New Interpretation of Slaves’ Isēgoria

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This article redefines isēgoria, showing its relevance to slaves and metics in the agora, suggesting a connection to owners' activities.

The study reinterprets isēgoria as related to general activities in the agora, not just speech rights.
Key evidence suggests that slaves and metics participated in agora activities, indicating shared access.
The analysis employs textual interpretation of Athenian sources to explore the role of slaves in business dynamics.
This perspective may help redefine discussions about political rights and social roles in ancient Athens.

Fredrik Sixtensson (2025) studied this question.

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