Vol. 14: Enslaved Persons and Their Multiple Identities in Ancient Societies

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The lecture delves into the complex identities of enslaved individuals in ancient societies, highlighting that their classification as slaves was just one aspect of their identity. It examines six key axes: the imposed identity of slavery, the role of work and function, gender and kinship dynamics, ethnic and religious identities, the influence of time on identities of freedpersons and former slaves, and the interplay between diverse personal identities and collective slave identities. This multifaceted analysis reveals the richness of enslaved persons' experiences beyond mere classification.