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Euergetes (king)
( grc, Εὐεργέτης, ), meaning "the Benefactor" (from , "good", + , "doer, worker"), was an epithet, an honoring title, given to various benefactors. Euergetism (literally "doing good deeds") was the practice of high-status and wealthy individuals distributing part of their wealth to the community. For example, Archelaus I of Macedon supplied wood to Athens, taking the titles of ''proxenos'' and ''euergetes'' in 407/6 BC. The title was given to several Hellenistic monarchs: * Antiochus VII Euergetes, Seleucid king, reigned 138–129 BC *Attalus III Philometor Euergetes, king of Pergamon, reigned 138–133 BC *Mithridates V Euergetes, king of Pontus, reigned 150–120 BC *Nicomedes III Euergetes Nicomedes III Euergetes ("the Benefactor", grc-gre, Νικομήδης Εὐεργέτης) was the king of Bithynia, from c. 127 BC to c. 94 BC. He was the son and successor of Nicomedes II of Bithynia. Life Memnon of Heraclea wrote that Nico ..., king of Bithynia, reigned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epithet
An epithet (, ), also byname, is a descriptive term (word or phrase) known for accompanying or occurring in place of a name and having entered common usage. It has various shades of meaning when applied to seemingly real or fictitious people, divinities, objects, and binomial nomenclature. It can also be a descriptive title: for example, Pallas Athena, Phoebus Apollo, Alfred the Great, Suleiman the Magnificent, and Władysław I the Elbow-high. Many English monarchs have traditional epithets: some of the best known are Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Æthelred the Unready, John Lackland and Bloody Mary. The word ''epithet'' can also refer to an abusive, defamatory, or derogatory phrase. This use as a euphemism is criticized by Martin Manser and other proponents of linguistic prescription. H. W. Fowler complained that "epithet is suffering a vulgarization that is giving it an abusive imputation." Linguistics Epithets are sometimes at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Tryphon ( gr, Πτολεμαῖος Εὐεργέτης Τρύφων, ''Ptolemaĩos Euergétēs Tryphon'' "Ptolemy Euergetes, the Benefactor; c. 184 BC – 28 June 116 BC), nicknamed Physcon ( "Fatty"), was a king of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. He was the younger son of King Ptolemy V and Queen Cleopatra I. His reign was characterised by fierce political and military conflict with his older siblings, Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II. Ptolemy VIII was originally made co-ruler with his siblings in the run-up to the Sixth Syrian War. In the course of that war, Ptolemy VI was captured and Ptolemy VIII became sole king of Egypt. When the war ended and Ptolemy VI was restored to the throne in 168 BC, the two brothers continued to quarrel. In 164 BC Ptolemy VIII drove out his brother and became sole king of the Ptolemaic empire, but he was expelled in turn in 163 BC. As a result of Roman Republic, Roman intervention, Ptole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inscription Of Parthian Imperial Power
Greek inscriptions similar to "", meaning "oinof king of kings Arsaces, the benefactor (''Euergetes''), the just (''Dikaios''), the illustrious ('' Epiphanes''), friend of the Greeks (''Philhellen'')", are found on coins of the Parthian Empire, starting from the reign of Artabanus I. Some variations of this inscription exist. The name Arsaces indicates the Arsacid dynasty and appears until the period of Phraates IV. Transliteration BASILEOS BASILEON ARSAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIPHANOUS PHILHELLENOS. Literal translation Some of the more frequent epithets appearing in the royal formula: * = Of the King of kings * = the Great (genitive form) * = Arsaces (genitive form) * = ''Euergetes'', the Benefactor (genitive form) * = Autokratōr, absolute ruler (genitive form) * = Dikaios, the Just (genitive form) * = '' Epiphanes'', the Illustrious (genitive form) * = Philopator, father-loving (genitive form) * = Philhellene, the Friend of the Greeks The Greeks or Hellenes (; el, Έλ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eusebes (other)
''Eusebes'' ( el, Εὐσεβής), meaning "the Pious", was an epithet given to several Hellenistic monarchs: * Antiochus IX Eusebes, Seleucid King * Antiochus X Eusebes Philopator, Seleucid King * Ariarathes IV Eusebes, King of Cappadocia * Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator, King of Cappadocia * Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator, King of Cappadocia * Ariarathes X Eusebes Philadelphos, King of Cappadocia * Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philorhomaios, King of Cappadocia See also * Pius * Euergetes * Epiphanes (other) * Eupator (other) ''Eupator'' ( gr, Εὑπάτωρ, link=no) is an epithet adopted by several Hellenistic rulers. The word Ευ·πατωρ literally means "of well (= noble) father". * Antiochus V Eupator *Mithridates VI Eupator *Ptolemy Eupator Ptolemy Eupator ... {{hndis Ancient Greek titles Epithets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epiphanes (other)
__NOTOC__ Epiphanes ( el, Ἐπιφανής), meaning "God Manifest" or "the Glorious/Illustrious", is an ancient Greek epithet borne by several Hellenistic rulers: *Antiochus IV Epiphanes (c. 215–164 BC), ruler of the Seleucid Empire *Antiochus XI Epiphanes (reigned 95–92 BC), ruler of the Seleucid Empire * Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator (reigned 130–116 BC), King of Cappadocia * Ariarathes VIII Epiphanes (reigned 101–96 BC), King of Cappadocia * Gaius Julius Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the last king of Commagene who reigned between 38–72 *Gaius Julius Archelaus Antiochus Epiphanes (38-92), prince of the Kingdom of Commagene *Seleucus VI Epiphanes (reigned 96–95 BC), ruler of the Seleucid Empire *Polyxenos Epiphanes Soter (ca. 100 BC), Indo-Greek ruler *Ptolemy V Epiphanes (reigned 204–181 BC), ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty *Mithridates II of Parthia, king of the Parthian Empire *Nicomedes II Epiphanes Other people * Joseph-Epiphane Darras (1825–1878), Church his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soter
Soter derives from the Greek epithet (''sōtēr''), meaning a saviour, a deliverer; initial capitalised ; fully capitalised ; feminine Soteira (Σώτειρα) or sometimes Soteria (Σωτηρία). Soter was used as: * a title of gods: Poseidon Soter, Zeus Soter, Dionysus Soter, Apollo Soter, Hades Soter, Helios Soter, Athena Soteira, Asclepius Soter, and Hecate Soteira. * the name of a distinct mythical figure, Soter (daimon) * any heroized or deified leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see Hellenistic ruler cult: ** Antigonus Monophthalmus, awarded the title for liberating Athens from Cassander **Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt (reigned 323-283 BCE) **Antiochus I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 281-261 BCE) **Demetrius I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 161-150 BCE) **Diomedes Soter **Dionysios Soter **Polyxenos Epiphanes Soter **Rabbel II Soter **Attalus I **Seleucus III Ceraunus **Ptolemy IX **Diodotus I **Strato II **Strato I **Menander I * a title of liberators (see also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleopatra Euergetis
Cleopatra III ( grc-gre, Κλεοπάτρα; c.160–101 BC) was a queen of Egypt. She ruled at first with her mother Cleopatra II and husband Ptolemy VIII from 142 to 131 BC and again from 127 to 116 BC. She then ruled with her sons Ptolemy IX and Ptolemy X from 116 to 101 BC. Cleopatra III was also known as Cleopatra Euergetis while associated with her husband Ptolemy VIII or her son Ptolemy X. She is attested as Cleopatra Philometor Soteira while associated with her eldest son Ptolemy IX. According to Strabo, she was sometimes known as Kokke when discussed in relation to her son Ptolemy X.Cleopatra III by Chris Bennett Life Cleopatra III's uncle |
Tiraios I
Tiraios I was a king from 95/94 BC to 90/89 BC of Characene, a vassal state of the Parthian Empire, Parthians . Like most kings of Characene he is known only from numismatic sources, in his case silver tetradrachms and bronze coins. His name is probably Persian language, Persian in origin but his coinage indicates he was hellenised. He was the first ruler of Characene whose coins described him as "Euergetes" (Benefactor)Georges Le Rider ''Monnaies De Characene''. In: ''Syria (journal), Syria'', volume 36, fascicule 3-4, 1959 page 232 and he is also unique in that his coins bear on the Obverse and reverse, reverse the goddess Tyche, while the other rulers of Characene depicted Heracles. The Chinese people, Chinese explorer Gan Ying visited Characene during his reign. References {{s-end Kings of Characene 1st-century BC monarchs in the Middle East Year of birth missing Year of death missing 1st-century BC rulers 1st-century BC deaths Vassal rulers of the Parthian Empire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telephos Euergetes
Telephus Euergetes ( grc, Τήλεφος Εὐεργέτης, Tēlephos Euergetēs; ''Euergetes'' means "the Benefactor") was a late Indo-Greek king who seems to have been one of the weak and brief successors of Maues. Bopearachchi dates Telephus between 75–70 BCE and places him in Gandhara, Senior to c. 60 BCE and suggests that he ruled in some parts of Pushkalavati or even further west. Nothing is known about his dynastic connections. His few coins are rather singular and none of them bear his likeness, a rare occurrence in Indo-Greek coinage. Despite his Greek name, Telephus might therefore have been a ruler of Saka origin. His epithet was also unprecedented. Coinage The silver coinage of Telephus is rare and mostly consists of drachms; only a few tetradrachms are known. On the Greek side is a serpent-footed monster holding the stems of two plants, and on the Kharoshthi side two deities that probably should be identified with Helios and Selene, the sun and moon. Both types we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptolemy III Euergetes
, predecessor = Ptolemy II , successor = Ptolemy IV , nebty = ''ḳn nḏtj-nṯrw jnb-mnḫ-n-tꜢmrj''''Qen nedjtinetjeru inebmenekhentamery''The brave one who has protected the gods, a potent wall for The Beloved Land , nebty_hiero = q*nw:n:D40-Aa27-nw:t-Z3-nTr-O36-mnx-n:N17:U7-r:O49*O5 , horus = ''ḥkn-nṯrw-rmṯ-ḥr.f''''Khekenetjeruremetj-heref''The one over whom gods and people have rejoiced Second Horus name:''ḥkn-nṯrw-rmṯ-ḥr.f m-šsp.f-nsyt-m-Ꜥ-jt.f''''Hekenetjeruremetj-heref emshesepefnesytemaitef''The one over whom gods and people have rejoiced when he has received the kingship from his father's hand , golden = ''wr-pḥtj jrj-Ꜣḫt nb-ḥꜢbw-sd-mi-ptḥ-tꜢ-ṯnn jty-mi-rꜤ''''Werpehty iryakhut nebkhabusedmiptah-tatenen itymire''Whose might is great, doing that which is beneficial,Lord of the years of Jubilee like Ptah Ta-Tjenen, a ruler like Ra , golden_hiero= wr:r-F9*F9:ir-Z3*Ax*x:nb-O23-Z3-p:t-H-C19-C18-mi-i-U33-i-i- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euergetism
Euergetism (or evergetism, from the Greek , "do good deeds") was the ancient practice of high-status and wealthy individuals in society distributing part of their wealth to the community. This practice was also part of the patron-client relation system of Roman society. The term was coined by French historian André Boulanger and subsequently used in the works of Paul Veyne. Development in the Hellenistic period During the second half of the 4th century BC, profound changes occurred in the financing of public institutions. Without funding from wealthy individuals, at least symbolically, the legitimacy of these institutions could be called into question by the city. The idea emerged that the rich people were not contributing as they should, unless required or compelled to do so. At the same time, around 355 BC, Demosthenes mentioned the lack of contributions from the rich in his ''Against Leptines,'' as did Xenophon in ''Poroi''. At the end of the century, Demetrius Phalereus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicomedes III Euergetes
Nicomedes III Euergetes ("the Benefactor", grc-gre, Νικομήδης Εὐεργέτης) was the king of Bithynia, from c. 127 BC to c. 94 BC. He was the son and successor of Nicomedes II of Bithynia. Life Memnon of Heraclea wrote that Nicomedes IV was the son of Nicomedes III with his wife Nysa but according to Granius Licinianus, Nicomedes IV was his son by an earlier wife called Aristonica who died nine days after her son's birth. He then married Nysa, the daughter of Ariarathes VI of Cappadocia and, Laodice of Cappadocia, the sister of Mithridates V of Pontus. Both Nicomedes III and Nysa shared a lineage from the Seleucid dynasty of the Seleucid Empire. He and Nysa likely had a daughter also named Nysa. Nicomedes also had another son, Socrates Chrestus, from a concubine called Hagne who was from Cyzicus. He sent Socrates and Hagne to Cyzicus with 500 talents. His third wife was Laodice of Cappadocia, his former mother-in-law. Nicomedes and Mithridates VI of Pontus made a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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