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The Roman legislation 'The Laws of the Twelve Tables' stated that disabled children should be put to death. What were the general attitudes towards those born with genetic disorders during Ancient Rome, and if survived, what did life look like for those born with intellectual disabilities?

by /u/oedimoose in /r/AskHistorians

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