Athenian Democracy, as realized, 508-322 BCE
Ancient / Classical · realized scope
Athenian Democracy was a system of direct citizen self-governance developed in the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece. It operated from the reforms of Cleisthenes in 508 BCE until the Macedonian dissolution of Athenian political autonomy in 322 BCE. It is principally associated with institutions such as the Assembly (Ekklesia), the Council of 500 (Boule), and the people's courts (Heliaia), through which eligible male citizens participated directly in legislation and adjudication.
Cluster:Ordered Tradition
Tradition & Continuity and Sanctity & Transcendence run high with Authority & Hierarchy elevated, while Non-Maleficence sits low. Continuity is maintained through hierarchy rather than restraint, which is what separates it from Faithful Observance.
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