James Whitley´s article is certainly something to get us thinking...

As Nikolaos has previously quoted:
" The relationship between literacy, written law, and the social order needs to be thoroughly reexamined. It is suggested that we need a theory of law and literacy that takes greater account of cultural differences within Archaic Greece, in particular the different roles of narrative art and oral performance in Attica, Laconia, and Crete."

These closing words from Mr.Whitley make a lot of sense. However, how do we go about with the formulation of the theory ?

Nikolaos has said that he would approach this subject in a bit more depth......I think that it would be a good idea if we all tried to tackle this as a Group!

It´s just an idea, how does a Sparta Forum project sound?