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SLAVES
Slaves were a huge part of Greek life, performing a wide variety of duties and jobs. They would work on the land, around the home, in shops and on Galleys at sea.
Male slaves would often be employed as tutors for the children of the household and, when the man of the house was away, would act as chaperone and doorman!
Because Greek citizens felt uncomfortable being policed by one another the job was done by foreign slaves.
Slaves were not allowed to use their own name - once they became the property of a citizen they would be renamed.
Although they worked hard slaves' lives didn't differ too much from that of a poor Greek citizen.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Although the cities were policed by slaves, criminals would be tried by a jury of their peers - sometimes as many as 200!
Punishments varied according to the crime - from a fine for a minor misdemeanour right up to death. Imprisonment was not commonly used.
It paid to be law-abiding - half of the fine paid by a criminal would be given to the witness who reported the crime!
POLYTHEISM
The Greeks worshipped many diffferent gods.
Most Greek cities had a patron god, as did most activities and areas of life.
For more information on the gods of Ancient Greece visit the Family Tree.
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