democracy
Ostracism - banishment for 10 years. It was manipulated by the smarter ones to get rid of their rivals.
of course
Cronyism.
presidential appointment
This practice is known as "patronage" or "the spoils system," where politicians give out government positions to their supporters as a form of reward for their loyalty and political contributions. It has been criticized for promoting corruption and inefficiency in government administration.
It is proven today that they did not. But the Athenians (Greek people) still practice religions in which they do, they pray to the Greek gods who are said to have 'magical powers' but in reality they do not.
The ancient Greeks, particularly the Spartans and Athenians, developed the Olympic games out of the practice of competing just for the fun and challenge of competing.
ancient athens
arguent from common practice
Many seemed to worship themselves.
They participated in religious festivals, acted in the plays which were part of them, and participated in other religious rituals and sacrifices and offerings, at temples and religious sporting festivals helding in honour of the gods.
The Hindu yogis do practice sleeping on a bed of nails , they also starve themselves as penance.