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Morality and custom in ancient Greece / John M. Dillon

An examination of ancient Greek social customs and interpersonal relationships, including family dynamics, slavery, and religious duties. It uses primary sources to analyse how Athenian morality and belief systems shaped daily life, inheritance, and social status.

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