A cult of personality elevates a single leader to near-mythic status, using propaganda to suppress dissent and manufacture loyalty. It functions by controlling media, rewriting history, and demanding public adoration. The primary beneficiary is the leader, who secures unquestioning power, though surrounding elites often exploit this devotion to maintain their own authority and suppress opposition.
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