Cool. No argument from me.

However- how is 'to steer' or 'to pilot' not 'to govern'? And men/mens/ment is absolutely related to the mind.

I was a 'governess' once, to 'steer/pilot' the girl was an apt description. I taught (some) lessons, corrected her speech, deportment, exercise, etc. I would say its hair splitting, but I'm always happy to be corrected.

Tyrant was adopted by the ancient Greeks "from another Eastern Mediterranean culture" which happened to be the Phoenicians of Tyre. Your definition is accurate, as is the fact that the definition changed through the years. This is the kind of thing I write about. Pleased to know ya. :)