rameses the great
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Rameses the Great: A historical title referring to Ramesses II, a pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt who reigned from approximately 1279 to 1213 BC. He is renowned for his extensive building programs, military campaigns, and long rule, which made him one of the most celebrated and powerful pharaohs in Egyptian history.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The colossal statues at Abu Simbel were built by Rameses the Great.
- Historians study the treaties signed during the reign of Rameses the Great.
- Many monuments attributed to Rameses the Great can still be visited in Egypt today.
Advanced Usage
- The title "the Great" is an epithet commonly appended to his name to distinguish his significant historical impact from other pharaohs named Ramesses.
- In discussions of ancient architecture, Rameses the Great is often cited as a paramount example of a builder-king.
Variants and Related Words
- Ramesses II: The most common alternate spelling of his name.
- Ramses II: Another frequent variant spelling.
- Ozymandias: The Greek name for Ramesses II, famously used in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem.
- Pharaoh: A general term for an ancient Egyptian king; Rameses the Great was a pharaoh.
Synonyms
- Ramesses II
- Ramses the Great
- The Great Pharaoh
Notes on Different Meanings
- This term refers specifically to the individual pharaoh, Ramesses II. It is not used as a common noun and does not have other general meanings. It is a fixed historical title.
Noun
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king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monuments
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