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The tyranny in Athens was terminated in 510 BCE when the tyrant Hippias was expelled. The aristocrats tried to re-establish their power, but Cleisthenes in 507 BCE established a democratic assembly.

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How are tyrants different in Greece than they are now?

There are no tyrants in Greece. Greece is a democratic country.Answer:In its past Greece had many tyrants. Essentially tyrants, then as now, seize power outside of the democratic processes of the society. Tyranny is usually looked on as bad thing as there is no peaceful way to change to a different leader.


Greek tyrants were?

Greek tyrants were not all that bad sometimes, because way back then, a tyrant was chosen to help in a place's time of need, and then give up their power. This contradicts the way people think of tyrants today, usually as a cruel, power-hungry person, but, then, we're talking about hundreds of years ago. Greek Tyrants, generally the 1st generation tyrants, were good people. They chose to favor the poor(Kakoi) and provide work for the poor and seize land from the weathly(Agathoi). During these times (around 650bc) the oligarchy generally favored the rich. If you were part of the Kakoi you were seen as morally "bad" and vice versa for the Agathoi. Tyrant Periander, son of Cypselus, for example, built a stone trackway all the way across the Isthmus of Corinth to increase trade and utilized the work of the poor. Tyrants (1st generation) were great with building and growing economies. As we get later in history to 2nd and 3rd generation tyrants we start to see a trend in unjustice and power abuse. This is where we start to see the beginning of dictatorship.


What tyrants did?

temples


How did Hercules lose his power?

He died in a war!


What is tyrants in ancient Greece?

Tyrants were generaally wealthy landowners who were brought to power by the lower classes who had become tired of being held down and exploited by the oligarchs (small number of aristocrats) ruling the city-states. The tyrant was put in sole charge on the understanding that he ruled to the general good. They were vilified by those who had been replaced and today the word has a bad meaning. To the majority of people who got a fair deal from them they were a godsend.

Related Questions

How did tyrants sometimes lose power?

because they were overthrown by their people


Did tyrants allow slavery?

no tyrants seized power illegally


How did tyrants often come to power in Greece?

Tyrants worked to help the poor


Tyrants were power-hungry militants who grabbed absolute control by popular vote?

Tyrants


How did power shift from aristocrats to tyrants in Greek city-state?

The tyrants took over


Who did the tyrants seize power from?

greece


What role did tyrants play in greek history?

Greek tyrants were rules who seized power by force from the aristocrats.


How did tyranny lose their power?

Tyrants were appointed to bring benefits to most citizens to replace aristocracies which were too self-interested to govern for the general good. When the people got tired of the tyrants they expelled them and installed another form of government, often a democracy.


How did rule by tyrants lose power?

Rule by tyrants often lost power due to a combination of internal dissent and external pressures. Popular uprisings, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with oppressive governance, often led to revolutions or coups. Additionally, the rise of democratic ideals and institutions, along with the influence of external forces such as foreign intervention or economic sanctions, weakened tyrannical regimes. Over time, these factors collectively eroded the legitimacy and control of tyrants, leading to their downfall.


Did tyrants take ruling power against the will of the people?

true


Did tyrants take ruling power against people?

Yes


Tyrants took ruling power against the will of the people?

true