The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion invites you to a lecture on “Epimenides of Crete and the purification of Athens from the Kylonian Agos,” part of the temporary exhibition “EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete.”

Delve into the intriguing story of Epimenides, the sage from Crete who played a crucial role in cleansing Athens from the Kylonian Agos, a sacrilege that shook the city in the 6th century BC.

This lecture explores the methods Epimenides used to purify Athens, his connection to Solon’s reforms, and his impact on Athenian religious and legal traditions. Discover the fascinating link between archaic Crete and Athenian democracy.

Speaker: Athena Demopoulou, Professor of Legal History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the secrets of one of ancient Greece’s most captivating figures!

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