Anyone have info on athenian thetes?? (1 Viewer)

[robbo]

Just wonderin if anyone knows what an athenian thete did...stoopid god damn speech!

does anyone else have to do this???

 

[jimmywimmy]

all that i know is that they were the lowest class of Athenian Society after they became an empire...

 

[wendym]

they were the low-class rowers who contributed to the Athenian navy during the Persian Wars. After the wars ended, they gained power with democracy through their demands - the govt. met these demands as they realised the importance of these men in maintaining the navy for the Athenian empire.

 

[Jess =)]

do you mean what like made them a thete or common thete occupations?

social class: thetes
Military position: rowers, light armed troops, spearmen and stone throwers
description:

· Produced less ten 200 bushels[/font]​

· Were often landless peasants, unskilled labourers or artisans[/font]
· The Thetes role as rowers became increasingly important after the Persian invasion and the establishment of the Athenian Empire, when Athens began to relay heavily on its naval force. Their significance and power in society [/font]
· Benefited from the Athenian Empire economically and politically[/font]
· State pay enabled them to serve on certain public roles (e.g. jury courts)[/font]
· Received equal vote due to their increased importance in defending Athens

• Were fierce protectors of Democracy as it helped them achieve privileges and opportunities[/font]​