Ephialtes Flashcards

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Ephialtes reforms

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462/1 BC

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Aim

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To diminish power of council of areopagus

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Problems

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Council of Areopagus could not be held accountable and was a barrier to equality

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Outcome

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Areopagus deprived of all duties except jurisdiction over homicide and religious matters
Powers transferred to the council of 500, assembly and law courts

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