Tag: legal disputes

‘Curse’ tablet recalls an ancient mode of score-settling

Hex Files: Ancient "Curse" Tablet Offers Glimpse into Historical Score-Settling

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Small but potent, a lead tablet dating back to 450 BCE offers a striking reminder of how ancient Greeks and Romans resolved conflicts—not just through legal means but through rituals of revenge. This object, known as a "curse tablet," is an inscribed sheet of lead, roughly the size of a modern-day playing card. Acquired by the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University five years ago, it carries a written curse against four men involved in a legal dispute in ancient Sicily. This tablet exemplifies how, in addition to the courtroom, people used magic and divine intervention to settle scores and tip the scales in their favour.

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Greece to Establish Complete Land Registry by 2025, Says Prime Minister Mitsotakis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece will establish a complete land registry by 2025, ending its status as the only European country without one. The new cadastre will clearly define public and private property, including forests and coastal areas, aiming to bring transparency, eliminate ambiguities, and support economic growth through clear property rights.