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  • 18-10-2015
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What did it mean when Athenian ostracized a fellow citizen?what was the purpose?

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  • 31-10-2015

In Ancient Athens, it became acceptable to ostracize someone (practically banish them from the city) for a set, limited period of time if it was believed that this person was becoming too powerful and was therefore a threat to the state.

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