Concept information
Preferred term
2068Astynomos (ancient Athens)
Broader concept
Scope note
- An office known in many ancient Greek states, mainly Ionian. In Athens there were five for the city and five for Piraeus. Their principal duties were to enforce building regulations, keep the streets and sanctuaries clean and free from obstructions and supervise the hiring prices for certain categories of entertainers. They also had the power to impose fines or bring the perpetrators to trial in an heliastic court under their presidency.
Source
- Arnaoutoglou 1998
- Lanni 2016
- Σακελλαρίου 2004
Contributor
- Iakovidou Athena (AA)
Creator
- Iakovidou Athena (AA)
Notation
- 2068
In other languages
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Greek
URI
https://humanitiesthesaurus.academyofathens.gr/dyas-resource/Concept/2068
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