In Greek mythology, Learches was a son of Athamus and Ino. He was killed by his father, who had been driven insane by Hera, upset because Ino had raised Dionysus, her husband, Zeus', son by Semele.
... a legitimate basis of authority.
The first to have the title of "Tyrant" was Pisistratus in 560 BC.
In modern times Tyrant has come to mean a dictator who rules ...