What was the 'Clepsydra' used for in the Athenian courts?
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Correct answer: Timing the speeches of each litigant in court
The Clepsydra was a water clock used in Athenian courts to ensure equal speaking time for both sides. Water flowed from an upper vessel to a lower one, and a litigant had to stop speaking when the water ran out, preventing wealthy or eloquent speakers from dominating proceedings.
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