The Oath of the Ephebes as a symbol of democracy—and of environmentalism
2018.02.08 | By Gregory Nagy Inscribed on the surface of the stele that is pictured here is the wording of the so-called Oath of the Ephebes. This oath, I argue, connects the ideals of democracy with the ideals of environmentalism as it was understood in the ancient Greek world. Such an understanding, I also argue, needs to be studied for its relevance to the environmental crises confronting the world today. Read more