Pisistratus
Pisistratus was a tyrant in 570 B.C. It has been noted, though, that his
tyranny was mitigated because he beautified the city of Athens and encouraged
the arts. He also encouraged the religious cults of Dionysus (Oxford).
Even though # says, Free of Pisistratus in
line 22, he
ironically suggests that his tyranny was better than the reprehensible, manless
characters currently in power. At least Pisistratus was educated and
appreciative of the arts!