Sacred king

Sacred king

In many historical societies, the position of kingship carried a sacral meaning and was identical with that of a high priest and judge. Divine kingship is related to the concept of theocracy, although a sacred king need not necessarily rule through his religious authority; rather, the temporal position itself has a religious significance behind it. The monarch may be divine, become divine, or represent divinity to a greater or lesser extent.

Pantheon: Egyptian Culture: Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Ancient Egypt Period: 3100 BCE – 400 CE

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