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Definition of Ptolemaic dynasty
1. Noun. An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ptolemaic Dynasty
Literary usage of Ptolemaic dynasty
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Evolution of Early Christianity: A Genetic Study of First-century by Shirley Jackson Case (1914)
"Consequently, Rome removed its more dangerous enemies in Macedonia and Asia before
deposing the ptolemaic dynasty and converting Egypt into a province in 30 ..."
2. Folklore as an Historical Science by George Laurence Gomme (1908)
"A HISTORY OF EGYPT UNDER THE ptolemaic dynasty. Illustrated. Second Edition. tv.
8,'v. 6s. ... THE ptolemaic dynasty. Seventh Edition. ..."