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Why was the ability to persuade important for a basileus? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

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The text states that "For the successor of the paramount basileus basileus, there is an additional challenge-to secure the compliance of the local chiefs in the demos." In order for a young chief to be successful, they needed to be able to have the cooperation of those below them, in order to maintain the peace.

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