concept   tyrant
culture   ancient Greece
statement   In ancient Greece, a tyrant was an oppressive leader who ruled without legal justification after seizing power.

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1 tyrant Ancient Greece In Ancient Greece, a tyrant was a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally and governed without legitimate authority, often seen as oppressive and unjust. 1
2 tyrant Ancient Greece A tyrant was a sole ruler who gained power through unconstitutional means, often seen as a populist leader who championed the common people's interests. 1
3 tyrant ancient Greece In ancient Greece and Rome, a tyrant was a leader who seized power and ruled oppressively, often without legal justification. 1
4 tyrant ancient Greece Tyrants were rulers who seized power by force and often oppressed their subjects. 1