Theorikon (English spelling)

Japanese: テオリコン（英語表記）theōrikon

In ancient Greek, it meant "admission to the theater." In Athens, it was an allowance paid by the state to poor citizens on the occasion of public festivals. It was introduced by Pericles in the mid-5th century BC. In the 4th century BC, it formed an independent financial department as a "fund" with a specialized corps of financial officials. The amount paid was roughly equivalent to one day's living expenses. Later, all surplus funds in the state finances were diverted to it, and it was distributed to all citizens, literally functioning as the "glue of democracy." However, with the Macedonian occupation of Athens, this system was abolished.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

古代ギリシア語で〈観劇料〉の意。アテナイにおいて公共の諸祭典の折，国家によって貧窮市民に支払われた手当。前5世紀中ごろペリクレスによって導入された。前4世紀には専門の財務官団をもつ〈基金〉として，独立の財政部門を形成した。支給額はほぼ1日分の生活費に相当。のち国家財政の全余剰金がそれに回され，市民全体に支給されるようになって文字どおり〈民主政の糊〉として機能したが，マケドニアのアテナイ占領とともに，この制度も廃棄された。

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