Diadochian

/ˌdaɪəˈdoʊkiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the diadochi or the period of their rule and wars of succession.

Etymology

From diadochi + -an suffix. An adjectival form referring to the historical period of Hellenistic succession wars.

Kelly Says

Diadochian history is when the ancient world got super complicated—three empires (Ptolemaic Egypt, Seleucid Syria, Macedonian Greece) emerged from the ashes of Alexander's conquest!

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