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Myths as Political Tools: Constructing Legitimacy Through Legendary Pasts
– Ananya Sinha Through the centuries and between cultures, politicians and states have sought something in addition to raw military power or administrative ability to sanctify their rule. They have also looked for myth. Myths of heroes or gods—borrowed or fabricated ancestors—are yielded into political speech as legitimation. These myths were not just entertainment or […]Read More