Ancient Studies Study Notes

Hermes Trismegistus is the Greek name of a mythical character that was associated with a syncretism of the Egyptian god Dyehuty (Toth in Greek) and the Hellenic god Hermes , or the biblical Abraham. Hermes Trismegisto means in Greek ‘Hermes, three times great’. In Latin it is: Mercurius ter Maximus. Hermes Trismegistus is mentioned primarily in occult literature as … Read more

Paul I of Greece . King of the Hellenes ( 1947 – 1964 ). He spent most of his life in exile for the Greek alliance with Germany during the First World War . He was a member of the Greek army in World War II , as was his wife. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Foreign policy 2 Titles 2 Death 3 Sources Biographical synthesis   Marriage He was born … Read more

Ioannis Metaxas . It was a general and Greek politician that the 4 of August of 1936 established a fascist dictatorship in Greece that made last until his death in 1941 . Biographical synthesis He was born on December of April of 1871 , son of a cefalonium official and his wife, a woman proviniente the Greek region of Macedonia. Although he was born on Ithaca, his family soon moved … Read more

Epaminondas. Famous Greek general and politician, his tactical methods in warfare led Thebes to dominate ancient Greece . Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Childhood and youth 2 Military career 3 Death 2 Legacy 3 Source Biographical synthesis Childhood and youth He was born in Thebes, capital of the Boeotian confederation. He was educated by Lysis of Tarentum, a philosopher of the school of the Greek mathematician Pythagoras . In … Read more

Demetrius I of Macedonia. King of Macedonia . Known as the City Besieger. Son and successor of Antígono I Monoftalmos, is part of the Antigónida dynasty, founded by his father. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Military history 2 Death 2 descendants 3 Sources Biographical synthesis He was born in Macedonia in 294 BC He was given the nickname of Poliorcetes (defector of cities), for … Read more

Aristoxeno or Aristogenes of Tarentum ( Taranto , 354 – Athens , 300 a. N. E.) Was a musician, theorist of music and Greek philosopher, belonging to the Peripatetic school . In ancient Greek, his name was written Ἀριστόξενος (pronounced [Aristóksenos]). In Spanish it is more common to see it written Aristógenes. Biographical synthesis He was born in the Greek town of Taras (southern Italy), current Taranto . He was educated by his father, Spintaro, who had … Read more