Promulgation of Athens' First Written Law Code by Draco
621 BCE
Establishment of statutory written homicide laws replacing private clan retribution.
Sources and References
Aristote, *Constitution des Athéniens* (Chapitre 4) & Plutarque, *Vie de Solon*
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Recording of the Homeric Epics (*Iliad* and *Odyssey*)
750 BCE
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594 BCE
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508 BCE
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490 BCE
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480 BCE
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Founding of the Delian League and Rise of Athenian Empire
478 BCE
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Emergence of the 16 Mahajanapadas (Great Kingdoms and Republics)
600 BCE
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Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama and Founding of Buddhism
563 BCE
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Preaching of Mahavira and Codification of Absolute Non-Violence (*Ahimsa*)
540 BCE