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Moses

The biblical lawgiver and Spartan lawgiver, paired as examples of ancient legislators.

minor

Also known as Lycurgus

First appearance: book i

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Mentioned as one of the distinguished lawgivers among barbarous nations, compared with Manco Capac.
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13 connections

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MCManco CapacMUMuhammadJAJacobCCChristopher Co…VEVenusMOMoses

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  • Epic Cast of History
  • Founders and Historians
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Moses in book i