Sacred Kingship

Sacred kingship is a traditional belief that a monarch's authority is divinely granted or spiritually sanctioned. It views the king not just as a political ruler, but as a sacred figure whose power is connected to divine will or religious significance. This concept legitimizes the king's authority, making their rule seem ordained by higher powers, and often involves religious rituals honoring the monarch. Sacred kingship reinforces social order by embedding governance within spiritual or religious frameworks, linking political power to divine legitimacy rather than solely human authority.