seleucid

Speech parts

1. seleucid - Noun

2. seleucid - Adjective

Meaning

Seleucid (not comparable)

Relating to the Greek-Macedonian dynasty which ruled (312 BC–63 BCE) an empire created by Seleucus out of the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great.

Seleucid (plural Seleucids or Seleucides or Seleucidae)

A member of this dynasty.

seleucid (plural seleucids)

(zoology) Any member of the Seleucidae.

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Alexander Jannaeus was the first of the Jewish kings to introduce the "eight-ray star" or "eight-spoked wheel" symbol, in his bronze "Widow's mite" coins, in combination with the widespread Seleucid numismatic symbol of the anchor. Source: Internet

After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, Damascus became the site of a struggle between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires. Source: Internet

Although initially unsuccessful in the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt, which led to a defeat at the Battle of Raphia (217 BC), Antiochus would prove himself to be the greatest of the Seleucid rulers after Seleucus I himself. Source: Internet

Demetrius I attempted to restore Seleucid power in Judea particularly, but was overthrown in 150 BC by Alexander Balas – an impostor who (with Egyptian backing) claimed to be the son of Epiphanes. Source: Internet

Division of the empire main Kingdoms of the Diadochi in 281 BC: the Ptolemaic Kingdom (dark blue), the Seleucid Empire (yellow), Kingdom of Pergamon (orange), and Kingdom of Macedon (green). Source: Internet

After Jannaeus succeeded early in the war, the rebels asked for Seleucid assistance. Source: Internet

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