Demophantus
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
in the texts
Against Leptines
Athenian associated with the inscription cited as a precedent for rewarding defenders of democracy.
Rather, recalling the occasions on which you have repaid the services rendered you, and remembering the inscription of Demophantus, already referred to by Phormio, on which it stands written and confirmed by oath that whoso shall suffer in defence of the democracy shall receive the same reward as Harmodius and Aristogiton, vote for the repeal of this law;
Against Leocrates
Athenian whose decree bound citizens by oath to kill anyone who betrays the city by word or deed.
You have sworn in the decree of Demophantus to kill the man who betrays his country, whether by word or deed, hand or vote.