[Agora Webpage] Birth of Democracy: Sokrates

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Sokrates The philosopher Sokrates was one of many Athenians critical of the people and their control over affairs of state. His probing public debates with fellow citizens led to his trial for impiety ... Sokrates The philosopher Sokrates was one of many Athenians critical of the people and their control over affairs of state. ... After his trial in 399 B.C., recorded in Plato's Apology, Sokrates was executed in this manner. ... Only one statue of Sokrates is recorded in ancient literature.

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[Agora Image] 2004.01.1185 (HAT 78-32)

Sokrates drinking hemlock ... comparative material ... 1978 ... Sokrates drinking hemlock.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0030 (Slide Sheet: 17:19)

Ostrakon of Sokrates Anagyrasios ... Horizontal (normal) ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Ostrakon of Sokrates Anagyrasios.

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[Agora Image] 2012.74.0944 (84-11-21)

Ostrakon of Sokrates Anagyrasios ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... 1984 ... Ostrakon of Sokrates Anagyrasios