What is a tyrant?
Q: What is a tyrant?
A: A tyrant is a person who rules with absolute power and often gained their position through force or inheritance.
Q: What was the original meaning of the word "tyrant" in its Greek origin?
A: In its Greek origin, the word "tyrant" had no negative meaning and was translated as "ruler" or "king".
Q: What does the word "tyranny" mean?
A: The word "tyranny" refers to the rule of a tyrant.
Q: What is an adjective that describes a tyrant?
A: The adjective that describes a tyrant is "tyrannical".
Q: How does a dictator or despot rule?
A: A dictator or despot rules with absolute authority, usually cruelly.
Q: How did the rule of aristocrats in Ancient Greece lead to the rise of tyrants?
A: The rule of aristocrats in Ancient Greece became unpopular, giving cruel people the chance to gain power by telling the people they would be good rulers but turning bad once in power.
Q: Who was the tyrant who became powerful in Corinth, and who was his son?
A: The tyrant who became powerful in Corinth was Cypselus, and his son was Periander, who was also a cruel tyrant who ruled for 40 years until his death ended the tyranny in Corinth.
