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| − | '''Draco''' was an [[Athens|Athenian]] judge living around the 7th century B.C., to whom is attributed the first written code of Athenian law in 621 | + | '''Draco''' was an [[Athens|Athenian]] judge living around the 7th century B.C., to whom is attributed the first written code of Athenian law in 621 B.C. His laws were so strict that the term "'''Draconian'''" is still used to describe overly rigid rules, and yet, it transformed Athens into the premiere city state in [[Greece]] for hundreds of years. |
But the laws made the advance of distinguishing between intentional and unintentional murder and setting down the legal processes with which the summary justice of blood feuds would be replaced.<ref name = Robinson>Robinson, Cyril E. (1929). ''A History of Greece'' (London: Methuen), p. 65.</ref> | But the laws made the advance of distinguishing between intentional and unintentional murder and setting down the legal processes with which the summary justice of blood feuds would be replaced.<ref name = Robinson>Robinson, Cyril E. (1929). ''A History of Greece'' (London: Methuen), p. 65.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:17, March 15, 2025
Draco was an Athenian judge living around the 7th century B.C., to whom is attributed the first written code of Athenian law in 621 B.C. His laws were so strict that the term "Draconian" is still used to describe overly rigid rules, and yet, it transformed Athens into the premiere city state in Greece for hundreds of years.
But the laws made the advance of distinguishing between intentional and unintentional murder and setting down the legal processes with which the summary justice of blood feuds would be replaced.[1]
It is unclear how much Draco originated the laws as much as just put in writing what was already orally passed on. There is also some question as to whether or not he was a real individual or a legend to describe how the laws came to be.
But regardless, the laws provided an accurate limitation to the legal responsibility of the peasantry and as such would have marked important progress in their emancipation from arbitrary rule by the nobles.[1]
See also
For the circumpolar constellation, see Draco (constellation)
