«Like an unseen god» (Ctesias F1b §21, 7 Lenfant): The Unapproachability of the Near Eastern Kings in Greek Sources as Tool of Power
«Like an unseen god» (Ctesias F1b §21, 7 Lenfant): The Unapproachability of the Near Eastern Kings in Greek Sources as Tool of Power
Author(s): Luca MacaleSubject(s): Political history, Government/Political systems, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Unapproachability; Near Eastern Kings; Greek Sources;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to review the inaccessibility of the Near Eastern kings in Greek sources as a tool of power: inaccessibility, in fact, was considered by the Greeks an essential feature in order to rule over Asia; nonetheless, it is important to note that Greek sources on the one hand emphasize the importance and the political use of this tool and, on the other hand, reflect on the weakness of power built through the king’s inaccessibility.
Journal: Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica
- Issue Year: 28/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 143-156
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English