Debt Slaves and Prisoners of War
There were
different forms of slaves,
whether it was the debt slave, or the prisoner of war, these were the lowest
on the ladder of social status. Most
slaves were debtors
or children of debtors. Anyone born in a family was considered blessed and slaves
were common within a family, especially a wealthy family. Slaves were actually
allowed to work out in return for monthly payments to his master. The more obedient
and the more training, the more returns. The less obedient and the prisoners
of war were forced to become "people of restricted freedom" and to
work in the temple or palace.