Escrita e Poder na Pérsia Aquemênida: A Inscrição de Behistun no contexto de ascensão e legitimação de Dario I.

The Inscription of Behistun, commissioned by Darius I during the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550–330 BCE), served as a strategic tool for political legitimization and propaganda. Following his ascension amid widespread revolts—where he was perceived as an usurper—the king suppressed rebellions and undertook sweeping imperial reforms. The trilingual inscription, carved on a cliff at Bisotun, not only chronicled Darius's achievements but also reinforced his authority through written narration, leveraging the empire's multilingual and multicultural identity. This study reveals how the inscription functioned as both a historical record and a vehicle for consolidating power, blending administrative reforms with persuasive storytelling to legitimize Darius's rule.

Da Silva, C. E. R. (2024). Escrita e Poder na Pérsia Aquemênida: A Inscrição de Behistun no contexto de ascensão e legitimação de Dario I. Revista Cadernos de Clio, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/clio.v14i1.96264