# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | divine right of kings | Modern Western societies | Not recognized as a legitimate basis for rulership | 1 |
2 | divine right of kings | Modern Western societies | Belief that the ruler was chosen by the gods and had a divine mandate to lead | 1 |
3 | divine right of kings | Western countries | Historical belief that monarchs are chosen by God and therefore have absolute power | 1 |