Who became slaves during Greek times?
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Some believe there were more slaves than free people. Some believe at least a third of ancient Greeks were slaves. Most were sold into slavery by their parents who were too poor to take care of them.

Slaves could be anyone. As has been said most were sold into slavery. Many were captured in war, and a suprisingly large number were 'found' (maybe an abandoned baby raised in slavery)

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