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Tides of History
The Rise of the Persian Empire: Professor Matt Waters on Ancient Empires and Cyrus the Great
Aug 10, 2023
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- Cyrus the Great strategically crafted diverse origin stories to establish legitimacy and adapt to varied audiences.
- Ancient empires like Persia utilized multi-vocal signaling to control narratives and meet diverse expectations within the empire.
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Cyrus the Great's Varied Origin Stories
Cyrus the Great is depicted with multiple origin stories circulating among different Greek authors, showing his intentional creation of diverse narratives for different audiences. The Babylonian inscription, such as the Cyrus Cylinder, presents him as a royal seed influenced by a royal dynasty, showcasing the importance of linking himself to the Persian tradition and the preceding Medean rule. These strategic narratives aimed to convey his legitimacy and adapt to the expectations of various groups within his empire.
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