Condemned woman may be freed by marrying a rogue — Mythoi

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Condemned woman may be freed by marrying a rogue.

Society. · Government. · Law courts. · view the constellation · filed as P512

Cited in the index

general *Fb "gifte" I 432
general Zs. f. Vksk. XXIII 108, XXV 286, XXVII 236
general Sehreuer Zs. f. vgl. Rechtswiss. XXXIV 201
general Blätter f. pommersche Volkskunde VII 63.

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Release from execution at a woman's request (by marriage to her)

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Criminal allowed to choose his method of execution Criminal may fight against odds rather than be judicially executed Pardoning of criminal comes too late Youngest of judges first to give decision Crime less serious if committed at request of a lady Cities of refuge Complacent judge disregards the confession. He has put the criminal to torture without success. When he releases him, the criminal says, "In a moment I should have confessed all." The judge lets him go nevertheless Laws Bringing suit in law courts Legal security Contracts Legal principles Taxation and payment of fines or tribute Payment of tax (tribute) Feudal tribute. Specified interchange of aid and gifts Eric fines (imposed for personal injury, etc.). (Cf. P522.1.)

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