Hellenistic

There are 1575 items in Hellenistic:

Delphi

Delphi (Greek  Δελφοί): oracle, one of the main sanctuaries of ancient Greece. Delphi's omphalos If a person were called to fix the…

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Demetrius I Soter

Demetrius I Soter ("the savior"): name of a Seleucid king, ruled from 161 to 150.Successor of: Antiochus V Eupator Relatives: Father: Seleucus IV Philopator Mother: Laodice IV Wife: Laodice V? Children: Demetrius II Nicator Main deeds: 188: Peace of Apamea; Antiochus III the Great is forced to…

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Demetrius II

Demetrius II: king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 239-229.Relatives Father: Antigonus II Gonatas Mother: Phila II (daughter of Stratonice I and Seleucus I Nicator) First wife: Stratonice II (daughter of Antiochus II Theos and Laodice I) Second wife: Nicaea (perhaps engagement only), daughter of Alexander of…

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Demetrius Poliorcetes

Demetrius Poliorcetes (337-283): king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 294-288. His nickname means "besieger of cities".Relatives Demetrius Poliorcetes Father: Antigonus Monophthalmus Mother: Stratonice First wife: Phila…

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Diadem

Diadem: an often decorated ribbon tied around the head, used as a symbol of royal dignity.Origins A Persian nobleman As symbol of…

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