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SLAVERY IN ANCIENT GREECE



In most Greek cities, slavery was a piece of life and was considered a part of the expected demand of things or a part of the natural order of things. The numerous slaves had been captured in war, for Greeks on those days often had wars on neighboring nations.

Domestic slaves - “Greek slaves” assisted in household tasks. Those with special skills worked as metal crafters or smiths, pottery makers, or in other crafts useful in everyday life which offers luxury and leisure to every high citizen of that date.

Domestic slaves were somewhat well-treated and some succeeded to save enough money to purchase their freedom from their masters, in comparison war slaves were on the worst side on the coin. This was not the situation for those who worked in the silver mines in Athens or at related labors, their lives were tough and short.

Published: December 29, 2018


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