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2157Thesmothetai (city-state period)  

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  • A college of six magistrates in ancient Athens, who belonged to the so-called nine archons. Their duties were mainly legal. They were responsible for hearing several kinds of cases (such as cases of graphe). They also determined the time and the place where the courts would be in session.

Source

  • Aristotelis 1920
  • MacDowell 1970b

Contributor

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

Creator

  • Chrysovitsanos Gerasimos (AA)

Notation

  • 2157

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