The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across a wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient
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Just like today, the major events of antiquity were often secretly decided behind closed doors. This indepth study of an
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In ancient Greek society communication was largely oral and visual. The epic poets sang and recited the legends that ser
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The seer (mantis), an expert in the art of divination, operated in ancient Greek society through a combination of charis
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