I've read various sources that claim Ancient Greek Law, particular Athenian Law, has documented evidence of putting inanimate objects on trial. Most notably the Statue of Theagenes. https://infogalactic.com/info/Theagenes_of_Thasos There's even someone making this comparison to gun control laws in a 5 year old phuks.co post: https://archive.is/GMPFj It's just interesting trivia is all.