dictatorial
Solon was given a position known by political theorists as a Legislator (see Machiavelli): a person who is recognised to be wise who is given authority to craft foundational laws for a society. In the more practical (and technical sense) he was appointed Eponymous Archon of Athens, by a vote, to reform the existing laws. Many of his reforms included attempts to shift Athens away from a largely agrarian economy in order to draw in more craftsmen. Much of his reforms failed to achieve their immediate desired goals, but in the long run he was considered the great "founder" of the "Athenian democracy" and is one of seven Greek sages.
Factions
In the United States, there are factions. Although they are not typically called faction but instead are called special interest groups.
Madison argued that in an extensive Republic interest groups (factions as he called them) will be so numerous and varied that no one faction or group of factions will be able to control government and impose their will on the minority.
James Madison warned against the dangers of what he called factions they produced "instability, injustice, and confusion."
Nashville is called The Athens Of The South, and Athens was guarded by warriors called the Titans.
Athens is still currently called Athens due to the Greek legend that portrays Athena outsmarting Poseidon in a competition for the beautiful city.
The Golden Age of Athens
Athens would have been called Poseidon.
A mob, riot, protesters
Axix and Allies
Middle class people in ancient Athens were called metics
Lawyers.