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You’re describing the Athenian ostracon. The Romans did not have that and did in fact place a great deal emphasis on the law-as-such in a way we would consider
by Amezarak 4y ago
You’re describing the Athenian ostracon. The Romans did not have that and did in fact place a great deal emphasis on the law-as-such in a way we would consider it analogous to due process.
- Joel_Mckay 4y agoThe Roman historian Polybius described exilium, relegatio, Aquae et Ignis Interdictio, and more commonly Deportatio as being favored over other forms of punishment. Of course, my memory may be incorrect, and you should study the matter yourself.
- kurupt213 4y agoMore important, they had to be found guilty at some sort of trial
- Joel_Mckay 4y agoIIRC, many simply fled capital punishment during the trials by renouncing citizenship and choosing exile over certain death.
- kurupt213 4y agoI don’t think Patricians were killed that often…non citizens probably didn’t see much protection from the law - might as well be a slave. Banishment (forbidding anyone from offering food shelter or warmth from the hearth) was probably worse than death for most Romans.
- Joel_Mckay 4y ago>probably worse than death for most Romans Yep, brutal to the lower castes, and political consequences for the remaining family honor. Being a stateless immigrant today is probably not much better. It is likely wise to be cautious around those idealizing empires. =)