ptolemy : Idioms & Phrases


ptolemy i

  • noun the king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt; a close friend and general of Alexander the Great who took charge of Egypt after Alexander died (circa 367-285 BC)
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ptolemy ii

  • noun son of Ptolemy I and king of Egypt who was said to be responsible for the Septuagint (circa 309-247 BC)
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