A month ago we talked about Zaleuco de Locria as a politician who took responsibility, as legislator and father, to the fullest extent of it. Today we have Carondas from Catania which, being a disciple of Zaleuco, is quite a statement of intent.
Carondas was a Greek lawgiver who made the laws of Catania, his hometown, and Reggio. In addition, to facilitate his learning, he wrote them in verse so that they could be sung at banquets and meetings. Among the most important:protection of the family (inheritance, orphanhood, widowhood...), laws against slander and perjury... and the prohibition of entering the Assembly armed . This last crime, according to his own legislation, was punishable by death.
Greek theater Catania
The fact is that on one occasion, in a hurry or who knows, Carondas entered the Assembly with a sword. Reproaching his attitude to those present, Carontas said:
You're wrong, I've come to confirm it.
And he killed himself with his own sword.
Sources and photo:Philosophy, MCN Biographies, Wikipedia, Worldisround