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The rulers were held in high honor because they were viewed as having been put into their position by the gods. The rulers themselves worshipped the many different gods they had.
Descended from gods
They thought that their rulers were matched by heaven?!?!?!?!
he was the rulers of the gods he controlled and supervised
The Egyptians beleived their rulers or "Phaerohs" to be Gods.
I think rulers would benefit from it if they claimed that they were chosen by gods to be the rulers because then the people would be more respectful and treat the rulers with utmost loyalty. More power because people din't want the gods fury.
I think rulers would benefit from it if they claimed that they were chosen by gods to be the rulers because then the people would be more respectful and treat the rulers with utmost loyalty. More power because people din't want the gods fury.
priests occupied a high level in sumers social hierarchy the division of society by rank or class.in fact priests were just below kings.the kings of sumer claimed that they had been chosen by gods to rule
Descended from the gods.
Rulers would benefit if they claimed to be chosen by a higher power because it would legitimize their authority in the eyes of their subjects. This divine right theory has been historically used to justify absolute rule and discourage rebellion. By presenting themselves as chosen by a higher power, rulers could also consolidate their power and maintain control over their territories.
The rulers were held in high honor because they were viewed as having been put into their position by the gods. The rulers themselves worshipped the many different gods they had.
Prior to the end of WW2 the rulers of Japan were considered GODS
Well they where the rulers of Egypt and in there eyes gods.
Descended from gods
Descended from gods
there rulers
prayer