Crime and punishment have been a fundamental concern for human beings since the beginning of civilization. Similar struggles are also found in animal groups usually related to food, dominance, and procreation. Man’s ability to communicate, act with motivation, and plan for the future adds significant additional layers of complexity. In most ancient civilizations, rulers were usually considered to be “gods” themselves or to rule as a messenger of the “gods” with their permission. Moral codes were a combination of religious beliefs and edicts of the monarch.
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