Were Laws created by Greek Legends? - Melissa Lane

While Lycurgus of Sparta and Solon of Athens are now the best-known lawgivers of Greek antiquity, there were many others, from king Minos in Crete to Zaleucus and Charondas in southern Italy. This lecture explores the specific roles attributed to Greek lawgivers in fact and legend, revealing how and why they captured later political imaginations – with mention of how some even set laws to music. This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 26th September 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London. ...