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Cynoscephalae

Cynoscephalae

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A place in Thessaly, Greece where Romans fought Macedonians in 197 BC
  • proper noun
: Cinoscéfalas
  • The Battle of Cynoscephalae marked a turning point in ancient Greek history.

Examples

  • Historians often study Cynoscephalae to understand the rise of Roman power in Greece.

  • Roman tactics at Cynoscephalae were instrumental in their decisive victory over Macedon.

  • The battle of Cynoscephalae was a turning point in Roman history.

  • In 197 BC, Cynoscephalae became famous for its decisive battle.

  • The battle of Cynoscephalae in 197 BC marked a turning point in Roman military history.

  • At Cynoscephalae, Roman forces decisively defeated the Macedonians, securing their dominance in Greece.

  • Historians often study the strategies used at Cynoscephalae to understand ancient warfare.

Compounds

battle of Cynoscephalae
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A battle in 197 BC where Roman forces defeat Philip V and end Macedonian power in Greece

Surface Forms

Cynoscephalae main

Etymology

Cynoscephalae comes from Greek parts kyon ('dog') and kephalē ('head'), because the hills there looked like 'dog heads'. So Cynoscephalae is the name of a place in Greece that is known for the battle fought there in 197 BC.