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Ancient Greek Tyrant: Definition & Overview
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Tyrants in Ancient Greece
Pisistratus Wants to be a Hero
Dangerous Prosperity
Tyrannical Aid
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Content: Hippias would continue many of the reforms and efforts of his father, but he would create a divide by placing his friends in positions of power. Jealousy and resentment would sow their seeds. Eventually, the Alcmaeonids aristocratic family would overthrow Hippias due to his unpopularity. Not many tyrant families would survive two generations. Tyrannical Influence
It can be clear why tyranny and tyrants may now be looked upon as a scourge upon society. However, how did these events change and shape society? What we saw in Greece were commoners and aristocrats alike working together to form a better life, but also fix complicated issues. At first, the rise to power of tyrants seemed to fix the issues of debt, providing work and improvements to the polis. However, the main issue of land ownership was not rectified. Through the course of the time of tyrants, a solution was found.