Most of the great leaders in the past proclaimed edicts, upheld laws that were in basis of their society's laws and religion. They purported, on their legitimacy as being passed down from their society's deity or deities.
Points in case: Julius Caesar, Greek Philosopher Kings, Pharaoh of Egypt, Caliphs, Maharajas, Chinese Emperors, Aztec Emperors, European Absolute Monarchs. The list goes on.
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