102 () posted 3 years ago by FilthyUnvaxxed 3 years ago by FilthyUnvaxxed +103 / -1 44 comments share 44 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Athens had a standing army and armed guards.
If you stole something they branded you and/or cut a hand off.
Murderers were killed, rapists were killed in public spectacles.
Everyone was expected to know how to use a sword or a bow. If you didn't, you weren't a man.