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Author: Ilias Arnaoutoglou

CAPInv. GR-15: thiasotai

I. LOCATION

i. Geographical area Attica with Salamis
ii. Region Attica
iii. Site Athens

II. GENERAL REFERENCE

i.a. Full reference (original language) θιασῶται (Arist. EN 1160a. 15)
i.b. Full reference (transliterated) thiasotai
ii. Reference context Aristotle explains that while the politicial community is based on the interests of the whole polis' population, there are certain communities (κοινωνίαι, koinoniai) who are formed on the basis of a particular interest. Among them he cites thiasotai formed for the performance of sacrifices and pursue of social intercourse.

III. DATE

i. Date(s) s. iv BC

IV. TERMINOLOGY

i. Descriptive terms κοινωνία, koinonia
Note koinonia: Arist. EN 1160a. 25

V. SOURCES

i. Source(s) Arist. EN 1160a. 15 (s. iv BC)
Note The passage is considered an interpolation of a parallel version of Ethica Nicomachea 1160a. 25.
Online Resources Arist. EN 1160a. 15
Arist. EN 1160a. 25
i.a. Source type(s) Literary source(s)
i.b. Document(s) typology & language/script Ethical philosophy treatise, in Greek.

VIII. NOTES

iii. Bibliography Arnaoutoglou, I. (2003), Thusias heneka kai sunousias. Private religious associations in Hellenistic Athens. Athens: 63, 73, 140-1.
Gauthier, R., and Jolif, J. (eds.) (1970) Aristote. L'ethique a Nicomaque. Louvain.
Ismard, P. (2010), La cité des réseaux. Athènes et ses associations VIe – Ier siècle av. J.-C.. Paris: 13, 65, 277.
Jones, N. (1999), The associations of classical Athens. A response to democracy. New York: 28-30.

IX. EVALUATION

i. Private associations Probable
Note The private character of the group is surmised by similar groups attested epigraphically.
ii. Historical authenticity The work is considered genuine.