No longer submitting to the wise rule of the Initiate emperors, the followers of the "black arts" rose in rebellion and set up a rival emperor, who after much struggle and fighting drove the white emperor from his capital, the "City of the Golden Gates," and established himself on his throne.
Askar paid no attention to it; but shortly afterwards, when a sham fight was held, he mounted a throne and spoke aloud: The rich have come to complain to me that their boys do not learn to read and write.
Gwauxln was of a long line of honorable ancestors, and his house had several times furnished successful candidates whom the people had placed on the throne, during the seven centuries that the present political system had ruled.
This theme continues through the reigns of David and Ahaziah, illustrating that even when the figure on the throne changes, the underlying system of power remains the same.
Lines 6-10: "Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands, the bright light of heaven, The one who takes counsel with Enlil, who chooses the righteous youth, who assigns lordship, Who grants the king a lofty scepter, who causes him to sit on the throne, who makes the people prosper, The good shepherd who establishes the foundations of Sumer, She made her word known to the land, she determined its fate."
1 This is what YHWH says:“Heaven is my throne,and the earth is my footstool.Where is the house you will build for me?Where will my resting place be?
1 "Thus says YHWH: The heavens are My throne, and the earth is the footstool of My feet.
Isaiah 66:1-2:Isaiah 66:1-2 emphasizes God's sovereignty over all creation, declaring that "The heavens are My throne, and the earth is the footstool of My feet." This imagery highlights the vastness of God's authority, which cannot be contained within a physical temple or limited to human constructs.
You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.
If death claimed the occupant of the throne, or any of the councillors, the elective franchise came into activity, but not otherwise, barring dismissal for rnalfeasance in office, a penalty which, if incurred by him, not even the emperor was exempt from suffering.
Aeson's half-brother, Pelias, seized the throne and threatened to kill the newborn Jason.
Jason learned that he was the rightful heir to the throne of Iolcus, currently held by the usurper Pelias.
He told Jason that he would surrender the throne if Jason could bring him the Golden Fleece, an impossible task that Pelias believed would lead to Jason's death.
However, instead of relinquishing the throne, Pelias reneged on his promise.
Jason did not take the throne of Iolcus; instead, he and Medea fled to Corinth, where their story would take a darker turn, ultimately leading to Jason's tragic end.
Each deity had their own palace, and the summit, Mytikas, was seen as the throne of Zeus.
Preparation for Battle: Kar, the craftsman, creates two maces named Yagrush and Ayamur, designed to expel Yam from his throne.
However, Athtar is unable to fit on Baal's throne on Mount Zaphon and descends to the earth, acknowledging his inadequacy.
Anath and Shapash, the sun goddess, search for Baal, ensuring his return to his throne.
Zeus ascended to the throne as the king of the gods, establishing a new divine order on Mount Olympus.
The Qustul incense burner, which predates Narmer by 300-500 years, shows the king wearing the White Crown, holding the ankh, sitting on the sacred throne, and Haru on top of the White House.
5 She gave birth to a son, a male child, the one who will rule all the nations with a staff of iron. But her child was snatched up to God and his throne;
He is also remembered for his decision to pass the throne to Shun, a virtuous commoner, rather than to his own son.
In the midst of Paradise was a green silk tent spread for them, supported on gold pillars, and in the tent was a throne upon which Adam and Hava were seated.
Desiring an heir to his throne, he sought the "plant of birth" to cure his wife’s barrenness.
Role: Aspires to the throne, involved in various plots and intrigues, often at odds with other leaders including his own family .
Motives: Toltiah seeks to establish his rule over Atlantis and claim the throne, while Shar-Jatal aims to retain his power and control over the land.
Among the Cakchiquels, who interest us at present, the regal power was equally divided between two families, the Zotzils and the Xahils; not that there were two kings at the same time, as some have supposed, but that the throne was occupied by a member of these families alternately, the head of the other being meanwhile heir-apparent.
The seat or throne on which he sat was called tem, hacat, and alibal, and these words are frequently employed to designate the Supreme Power.
The two unconscious bodies were lifted on to stretchers, carried to the Throne-room of the Palace, where the Emperor was sitting, and there laid at his feet.
The religious student will think of the seven Ameshaspentas of the Zoroastriaii, of the seven Spirits before the throne of God of the Christian: the Theosophist of the supreme Triple Logos of the system, with His Ministers ; the
It was His benediction that was sought by those who were more especially born under His influence, and He was regarded by them much as the great Archangels, the " seven Spirits before the throne of God," are regarded by the devout Christian — as a mighty Minister of the divine power of the LOGOS, a channel through which that ineffable splendour manifests itself.
The religious student will think of the seven Ameshaspentas of the Zoroastriaii, of the seven Spirits before the throne of God of the Christian: the Theosophist of the supreme Triple Logos of the system, with His Ministers ; the "Rulers of seven Chains" round Him, each ruling His own department of the system as a Viceroy for an Emperor.
In the midst of Paradise was a green silk tent spread for them, supported on gold pillars, and in the tent was a throne upon which Adam and Hava were seated.
The tree had been cultivated by the mother goddess Inanna (or Ishtar), who wanted to make herself a throne and a bed from its wood.
The tree grew strong and was intended to be used by Inanna to create a throne and a bed.
The throne recoiled from them and exclaimed, "Depart from me, ye disobedient ones!" The horse Meimun, which Adam sought to mount, plunged and refused to allow him to touch it, saying, "How hast thou kept God's covenant?" All the inhabitants of Paradise turned their backs on the pair, and prayed God to remove the man and the woman from the midst of them.