μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Law courts.

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Criminal allowed to choose his method of execution Condemned woman may be freed by marrying a rogue 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 Feudal tribute. Specified interchange of aid and gifts Eric fines (imposed for personal injury, etc.). (Cf. P522.1.)

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