The Phratries

Abstract

This chapter analyses the distribution and origins of known phratries, as well as phratry myths and rituals and the effects of the Peloponnesian War. Particular attention is paid to Dekeleia and the Demotionidai, as well as to evidence from Paiania and Alopeke, while the roles and identities of phratriarchs and economic activities within phratries are also discussed in detail.