The use of wealth to support the tonowi's power;belief in the divine right of kings to rule;the oldest living male becoming the head of the Dahomey state of West Africa--what do all these have in common?

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All of these concepts represent what is considered to be the legitimate basis of political authority in their respective societies. The use of wealth to support the tonowi's power represents a system of centralized authority in the Yoruba society of Nigeria. The belief in the divine right of kings to rule was a commonly accepted concept in many societies around the world for centuries. The oldest living male becoming the head of the Dahomey state represents a traditional kinship-based system of political power in West Africa.

The Use of Wealth to Support the Tonowi's Power;belief in the Divine