Draconian laws, traditional Athenian law code allegedly introduced by Draco c. 621 bce. Aristotle, the chief source for knowledge of Draco, claims that his were the first written Athenian laws and that Draco established a constitution enfranchising hoplites, the lower class soldiers.

What was one of Draco's laws?

Draco’s Laws He who kills another Athenian, without a purpose or by accident should be banished from Athens for ever. If the killer apologizes to the family of the murdered man and the family accepts the apology, then the murderer may stay in Athens.

What is Solon's law?

Solon’s constitution was based on four classes determined by census and wealth. … Although privilege by birth was eliminated, Solon retained a hierarchical distribution of political responsibility. Solon’s legal code replaced Draco’s harsh laws except for those concerning homicide.