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Persuasive Persian Propaganda and the Legacy of Cyrus
2:43:55 - 2:53:40 (09:45)
This podcast episode explores the legacy of Cyrus the Great and his use of persuasion instead of force, as well as the history of Jewish people under Persian rule and the influence of Persian propaganda.
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Cyrus' propaganda aimed at the Jewish people promised that Persians would allow them to return to their homeland.
2:43:55 - 2:46:31 (02:36)
Summary
Cyrus' propaganda aimed at the Jewish people promised that Persians would allow them to return to their homeland. This message was coupled with promises of positive change in religious traditions among other things.
ChapterPersuasive Persian Propaganda and the Legacy of Cyrus
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The propaganda of Cyrus and the Persians was focused on their legitimacy to rule in the hope of gaining voluntary submission from the people and creating stability.
2:46:31 - 2:48:32 (02:01)
Summary
The propaganda of Cyrus and the Persians was focused on their legitimacy to rule in the hope of gaining voluntary submission from the people and creating stability. They showed religious tolerance and allowed continuity in local traditions and customs.
ChapterPersuasive Persian Propaganda and the Legacy of Cyrus
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The capture of Babylon involved waiting until the river flowed low enough for troops to enter.
2:48:32 - 2:52:36 (04:04)
Summary
The capture of Babylon involved waiting until the river flowed low enough for troops to enter. When Cyrus entered the city, the population laid down palm fronds, which was viewed as a sign of their admiration, but was also a common religious practice.
ChapterPersuasive Persian Propaganda and the Legacy of Cyrus
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The typical assumption for why Cyrus the Great followed the policies he did is that he played a cynical propaganda game, but it is possible that he was driven by mystic, moral or humanistic reasons.
2:52:36 - 2:53:40 (01:04)
Summary
The typical assumption for why Cyrus the Great followed the policies he did is that he played a cynical propaganda game, but it is possible that he was driven by mystic, moral or humanistic reasons. This idea challenges the usual Occam's razor approach to historical analysis.