Aristocracy exerted restraining influence upon. [1] Believed sacred, often kept in seclusion. [2] Early war lords not fond of peace. [3] Greatly restricted by mores, unwritten law. [4] Hereditary royalty and belief in its divine origin avoided succession anarchy. [5] Knowledge of Material Sons gave prestige to idea. [6] Moneylenders made themselves kings with debtor armies. [7] Permitted to marry close kin to keep royal blood pure. [8] Restrained by ever-present fear of assassination. [9] War has always been a kingmaker. [10] Worshiped by primitives. [11]
See also: UB 70:6.