Dillon, John M.

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This text describes aspects of daily life in Athenian society and considers the moral and ethical questions associated with them. Chapters examine: the family; the position of non-citizen women; inheritance; behaviour; friendship and love; homosexuality; slavery; and piety and i…

"John Dillon's exploration of Athenian society brings to life how the ancient Greeks behaved towards each other. In each chapter two or more stories drawn from ancient sources give contrasting perspectives on the Greeks' attitudes and beliefs, and to discussions of the works of …

"John Dillon's exploration of Athenian society brings to life how the ancient Greeks behaved towards each other. In each chapter two or more stories drawn from ancient sources give contrasting perspectives on the Greeks' attitudes and beliefs, and to discussions of the works of …