however belonged probably to the Phyle of their mother, and were
accordingly admitted when of proper age into the mother’s Deme
also. They therefore became Athenian citizens by this reception,
but could not claim the full family rights which depended upon
membership of a Phratry ; none of their father’s property could be
bequeathed to them except the so-called vofeta, which was not
allowed to exceed a specified sum.}

I here give a short account of the formalities with which the
young Athenian was admitted into the burgess-body. The child
received its name as a rule on the 10th day after birth? yaming
The parents had free choice in selecting what name °f Children.
they pleased, and could also alter a name once given if they chose.
