A system of government or power structure organized around heroes or heroic figures as leaders or governing authorities.
From Greek 'heros' (hero) + 'archia' (rule by, from 'arkhein' to rule). This compound follows the pattern of other '-archy' terms like monarchy (rule by one) and oligarchy (rule by few).
Heroarchy is a fascinating concept in political theory—ancient Sparta came closest to it with their two hereditary kings whose legitimacy came from heroic lineage and military prowess rather than democracy!
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