kingship

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In 1415, on the eve of challenging France at the Battle of Agincourt, he agonizes about the moral burdens of kingship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Water lilies symbolized "Classic Maya kingship," Lucero wrote.

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023

The mantle, which fastens across the chest with a golden eagle clasp, is inspired by ancient coronation ensembles and its priest-like style is meant to symbolise the divine nature of kingship.

From BBC • May 1, 2023

The reference is to Horus, the Egyptian god of kingship and the sky.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2022

He then declared his independent kingship, sending an army to attack Egypt in concert with the Seleucid king An- tiochus I’s invasion from the east in 274.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro