Achaemenian


of or relating to the achaemenids or their language, as recorded in cuneiform inscriptions.
historical examples

the state and pomp which surrounded the monarch seem scarcely to have fallen short of the achaemenian standard.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 6. (of 7): parthia george rawlinson

the achaemenian kings regarded the plane as their peculiar tree, and a representation of it in gold formed part of their state.
the sacred tree j. h. philpot

the achaemenian sovereign did not hesitate to forestall the attack, and promptly -ssumed the offensive.
history of egypt, chalda, syria, babylonia, and -ssyria, volume 9 (of 12) g. maspero

one gem, ascribed on somewhat doubtful grounds to the persians of achaemenian times, contains what appears to be a portrait.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 5. (of 7): persia george rawlinson

he is indeed the only monarch of the achaemenian line who appears to have been bloodthirsty by temperament.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 5. (of 7): persia george rawlinson

the saseanian reliefs need not on the whole shrink from a comparison with those of the achaemenian persians.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 7. (of 7): the s-ssanian or new persian empire george rawlinson

the oxus, in the time of the achaemenian kings, fell into the caspian by a channel which can even now be traced.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 5. (of 7): persia george rawlinson

anzan had been first occupied, it would appear, by his great-grandfather teispes the achaemenian.
a primer of -ssyriology archibald henry sayce

now only the older pg 87persian inscriptions of the achaemenian kings awaited interpretation.
mesopotamian archaeology percy s. p. handc-ck

the achaemenian kings joined him occasionally with ormazd in their invocations.
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 7. (of 7): the s-ssanian or new persian empire george rawlinson

Read Also:

  • Achaia

    achaia the name originally of a narrow strip of territory in greece, on the north-west of the peloponnesus. subsequently it was applied by the romans to the whole peloponnesus, now called the morea, and the south of greece. it was then one of the two provinces (macedonia being the other) into which they divided the […]

  • Achaichus

    achaichus (1 cor. 16:17), one of the members of the church of corinth who, with fortunatus and stephanas, visited paul while he was at ephesus, for the purpose of consulting him on the affairs of the church. these three probably were the bearers of the letter from corinth to the apostle to which he alludes […]

  • Achalasia

    inability of a circular muscle, especially of the esophagus or r-ct-m, to relax, resulting in widening of the structure above the muscular constriction. noun (pathol) failure of the cardiac sphincter of the oesophagus to relax, resulting in difficulty in swallowing achalasia ach·a·la·sia (āk’ə-lā’zhə) n. the failure of a ring of muscle fibers, such as a […]

  • Achan

    a member of the tribe of judah who, with his family, was stoned to death for stealing forbidden spoils. josh. 7:19–26. historical examples the ruling race in the two former was achan, and therefore h-llic. studies on homer and the homeric age, vol. 1 of 3 w. e. gladstone it is achan’s ingots buried under […]

  • Acharya

    noun (hinduism) a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide historical examples whenever he established a proposition, the acharya used immediately to refute it. chaitanya’s life and teachings krishna das kaviraja then the acharya broke his fast with those two, to his heart’s content. chaitanya’s life and teachings krishna das kaviraja in the morning the acharya […]


Disclaimer: Achaemenian definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.