priest-king

Noun

Meaning

(religion) A sacred king, a monarch with prominent religious attributes.

(religion) A theocrat, a sovereign high priest.

Examples

Sumerian cities during the Uruk period were probably theocratic and were most likely headed by a priest-king (ensi), assisted by a council of elders, including both men and women. Source: Internet

Nri was famous for having a priest-king who wielded no military power. Source: Internet

The initiation rite of a new king shows that the ritual process of becoming Ezenri (Nri priest-king) follows closely the path traced by the hero in establishing the Nri kingdom. Source: Internet

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