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The Ptolemies
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This article explores the character(s) of Ptolemaic kingship in Egypt. A special focus is placed on the legitimation of kingship and the different forms of (self-) representation of the king. After remarks on the king’s court and principles of state organization, the concept of the Hellenistic basileus is explained by using Ptolemy III as a model of the Ptolemaic king. This is followed by a discussion of the Egyptian side of Ptolemaic kingship, which also can best be explained by the representation of Ptolemy III. In the last section of this essay the question of mixed forms of Ptolemaic representation and self-conception is discussed.
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Abstract
This article explores the character(s) of Ptolemaic kingship in Egypt.
A special focus is placed on the legitimation of kingship and the different forms of (self-) representation of the king.
After remarks on the king’s court and principles of state organization, the concept of the Hellenistic basileus is explained by using Ptolemy III as a model of the Ptolemaic king.
This is followed by a discussion of the Egyptian side of Ptolemaic kingship, which also can best be explained by the representation of Ptolemy III.
In the last section of this essay the question of mixed forms of Ptolemaic representation and self-conception is discussed.
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