Question

How was divine kingship practiced in ancient societies? Use examples from three different ancient societies

Answer 1

the position of kingship carries a sacral meaning, that is, it is identical with that of a high priest and of judge. The concept of theocracy is related, although a sacred king need not necessarily rule through his religious authority; rather, the temporal position itself has a religious significance.

Answer 2

Roman triumph, King of Rome, germanic kingship

Answer 3

thanks so much!

Answer 4

oh one more thing

Answer 5

do you know about the babylonian empires position on this?

Answer 6

Germanic kingship refers to the customs and practices surrounding kings among the pagan Germanic tribes of the Migration period
The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander who had won great military successes
The King of Rome (Latin: Rex Romae), was the chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom.

Answer 7

and thats the whole article :)

Answer 8

haha thanks would you know anything about persia? or any civilizations living in mesopotamia

Answer 9

civilizations living in mesotopia? you mean how civilizations were the diverse peoples living in the fertile valleys lying between the Tigris and Euphrates valley, or Mesopotamia, which in Greek means, "between the rivers."?

Answer 10

Persia and the ruler of the Hittites were regarded as incarnations of the sun-god thats what i know about persia

Answer 11

and a more substantial matter is the Mesopotamian sense of the king as the son of God.

Answer 12

oh ok perfect thanks so much

Answer 13

your welcome!