What was unique about how Solon's laws were presented?
Written in verse
Only orally transmitted
Encoded
Illustrated
Answer
Solon's laws were uniquely presented in verse, a departure from the traditional oral transmission of laws. This written form ensured their accessibility and permanence, allowing citizens to easily understand and refer to them. The use of verse also made the laws more memorable and easier to recite, facilitating their dissemination and adherence among the Athenian population.
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