Code of Hammurabi by Haylie Blackman

Law 196 (stood out)

blackman09 — 2025-04-14 16:53:56 UTC

"If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out." This shows the idea of "an eye for an eye." saying. Value justice through equal punishment.

( justice and fairness)

Law 229 (stood out)

blackman09 — 2025-04-15 12:39:28 UTC

"If a builder builds a house and it collapses and kills the owner, the builder shall be put to death." Builders were held fully responsible for their work. The value is safety, accountability and the importance of doing a job right.

(cared a lot about order, responsibility and respect.)

Law 195 (stood out)

blackman09 — 2025-04-15 13:08:05 UTC

"If a son strikes his father, his hands shall be cut off." Respect for parent and elders was extremely important in their society

(they believed in strict consequences to keep people in line)

Law 195 (Outrageous law)

blackman09 — 2025-04-15 13:13:16 UTC

cutting off a child's hands for hitting their father.

That is way to extreme be today standards. most people today believe in teaching and guiding children, not brutal punishment.

Law 229 (Outrageous law)

blackman09 — 2025-04-15 13:15:31 UTC

Death penalty for a builder if a house collapses.

while responsibility is good, this punishment is very harsh for something that could have been an accident.

Law 22 (could work today)

blackman09 — 2025-04-15 13:31:06 UTC

Original law:

"If a builder builds a house and it collapses and kills the owner, the builder shall be put to death."

Modified law:

"If a builder or company builds something unsafe and someone gets seriously injured than they must face legal consequences like fines, loss of license or jail time.

Law 195

alyssa26_1 — 2025-04-15 13:43:18 UTC

In their society, children have to show the upmost respect for their parents and elders. If not, they will be punished by their parents or by law.