Ostracized--banished outside the city limits for 10 years. This was determined by the jury. This was mainly used in Athens.
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments."
The different types of punishments for criminal offenses include fines, probation, community service, imprisonment, and in some cases, the death penalty.
Whipping, imprisonment with no access to food or water, abandoning in the desert, and/or removal of a limb are all common punishments in BC times.
Greece
Draco, hence draconian.
the tunic was what was most commonly worn in ancient Greece
two
fruit
whipping, cut of toes or half a foot,sold on, branded and more.
democracy
Ancient Greece did not have jails - punishments were execution, banishment, whippings, and most commonly, a financial settlement. An accuser had to prove a crime by the accused before a jury.
The number of punishments can vary greatly depending on the context, such as legal systems, educational institutions, or historical practices. In many legal systems, punishments are categorized into various types, including fines, community service, imprisonment, and more. In educational settings, punishments might include detention, suspension, or expulsion. If you have a specific context in mind, please provide more details for a more precise answer.