Concepts
On this page, you will find an overview of the mental concept of Antiquity, from acropolis to ziggurat, from ephor to tetrarch, from barbarian to tyrant.
There are 132 items in Concepts:
Peutinger Map
Peutinger map or Tabula Peutingeriana: medieval copy of an ancient Roman map, an invaluably important source for the study of ancient topography. …Phalanx
Phalanx: ancient Greek expression to signify an organized, dense line of battle; the heavily armed infantry soldiers were known as hoplites. …Pharaoh
Pharaoh: common title for the kings of ancient Egypt. Amenhotep II The word pharaoh is a rendering of the Hebrew par'ô, which…Plebs
Plebs: Roman expression to describe a group of usually poor citizens.The word plebs is said to be derived from plere, 'to fill up'. Plebeians were, therefore, people who were considered to be an addition to the 'real' Roman population. It…Polis
Polis (Greek πόλις): Greek word for city state. Personification of a city state: the goddess of Berytus wears a mural crown. In…Pontifex Maximus
Pontifex maximus: the Roman high priest. Augustus as pontifex maximus The pontifex maximus was not a real magistrate: he did not serve…Pothos
Pothos is the Greek word for "longing", a divine power (daimon). Skopas' Pothos In Greek myth, Pothos ("longing") and his brothers Eros…Praetor
Praetor: Roman magistrate, responsible for the administration of justice. A Roman magistrate and two lictors carrying fasces The word praetor indicates the…Praetorian prefect
Praetorian prefect: Roman official, responsible for the imperial guard and the administration of justice. Soldier of the praetorian guard. Relief from…Prefect
Prefect: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor. Replica of a dedication by Pontius Pilate, "praefectus Judaea", who dedicated…Proconsul
Proconsul: Roman magistrate, former consul in charge of a province. A Roman magistrate and two lictors carrying fasces Like a propraetor, the…Procurator
Procurator: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor.The word 'procurator' is derived from the Latin verb procurare, which means 'to take care'. Rich Romans have always employed caretakers to administer large amounts of money or agricultural domains; usually,…