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Draco (legislator) - Wikipedia Draco ( ˈ d r eɪ k oʊ ; Ancient Greek: Δράκων, romanized: Drakōn, fl c 625 – c 600 BC), also called Drako or Drakon, according to Athenian tradition, was the first legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece He replaced the system of oral law and blood feud by the Draconian constitution, a written code to be enforced only by a court of law
Draco | Athenian, Ancient Greece, Legislator | Britannica Draco was an Athenian lawgiver whose harsh legal code punished both trivial and serious crimes in Athens with death—hence the continued use of the word draconian to describe repressive legal measures The six junior archons (thesmotetai), or magistrates, are said by Aristotle to have been
DRAGONS - THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY The first type of Greek dragon was the Dracon whose name was derived from the Greek words "drakein" and "derkomai" meaning "to see clearly" or "gaze sharply " It was essentially just a giant serpent which was sometimes equipped with rows of sharp teeth, deadly poison or multiple heads
Dracon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary A little later, perhaps c 620, Dracon drew up the first published Athenian law code A probably trustworthy fifth-century BC copy of his homicide law survives, but the account of the ‘Draconian constitution’ given by Aristotle is almost certainly spurious
Draco: creator of the most brutal laws in history The ancient city of Athens, known for its rich cultural and intellectual heritage, was also home to one of history's most intriguing and controversial legal figures: Draco As the first recorded legislator of Athens, Draco played a pivotal role in shaping the legal and political landscape of the city His notorious legal reforms, known as the Draconian Code, were marked by their extreme
Dracon - definition of Dracon by The Free Dictionary Define Dracon Dracon synonyms, Dracon pronunciation, Dracon translation, English dictionary definition of Dracon Seventh century bc Athenian politician who codified the laws of Athens Although lauded for its impartiality, his legal system was unpopular for its
Dracon - Forgotten Realms Wiki A dracon had a heavy, gray body that resembled the body of a brontosaurus with a long tail and flat feet akin to those of an elephant, the upper body of a human, and the head of a dragon They could run considerably faster than humanoids
Drakon - Gods and Monsters Region Culture: Greece, Mesopotamia and Ancient Near East Mythos: Greek Mythology Primary Type Nature: Monsters and Beasts Mythical Attributes: Drakons are often depicted as large serpentine creatures that breathe fire Role in Mythos: Drakons serve as formidable adversaries in quests and adventures, often guarding treasures or sacred areas Relation to Humans: Drakons are usually considered
Draconian constitution - Wikipedia The Draconian constitution, or Draco's code, was a written law code enforced by Draco in Athens near the end of the 7th century BC; its composition started around 621 BC It was written in response to the unjust interpretation and modification of oral law by Athenian aristocrats [4] As most societies in Ancient Greece codified basic law during the mid-seventh century BC, [5] Athenian oral law