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Why is Athens called the “cradle of democracy”?

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Because Athena was the patron god of Athens and also the goddess of wisdom and strategy, the Athenians decided to create a system: democracy
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Athens is often regarded as the birthplace of democracy and remains an important reference-point for democracy. Athens emerged in the 7th century BCE, like many other poleis, with a dominating powerful aristocracy.

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