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Greek Mythology > People, Places, & Things > Oligarchy
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A system of government which was common in ancient Greece where a few select people or families ruled the masses based on the assumption that their bloodline or intellect gave them a superior predisposition and right to rule.
A good example of this type of government would be the descendants of Herakles (Heracles) who ruled many Greek cities and geographical districts based solely on their claim of being in the direct bloodline of Herakles who was a descendant of the hero Perseus and Zeus.
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