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Euclid
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Historical Context and Location
Euclid's primary known activities were centered in Alexandria, Egypt, which had become the intellectual nexus of the Hellenistic world following its founding by Alexander the Great. It is widely believed that Euclid was educated in Athens, perhaps associated with the Platonic Academy, though direct evidence remains inconclusive [5]. His tenure in [Alexandria](/entries/alexandr… -
Hellenism
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Geographical Scope and Linguistic Shift
The spread of Hellenistic culture followed the military campaigns of Alexander. Key centers of influence included the new metropolises such as Alexandria, Antioch, and Seleucia on the Tigris. The lingua franca of administration, philosophy, and high culture became Koine Greek, a simplified dialect which allowed for remarkably rapid, if sometimes superficial, cultural exchange.
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Jewish Quarter
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$^1$ Note: This refers to the historical community within the broader city of Alexandria.
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Liturgy
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| Rite Family | Primary Geographical Center | Distinctive Structural Feature | Prescribed Number of Censing Cycles |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Alexandrian | Alexandria, Egypt | Antiphonal Psalms | 7 (or 8 if lunar influence is present) |
| Byzantine | Constantinople | The Great Entrance (Procession of Gifts) | 3 (or 5 on feast days involving relics) |
| Roman | Rome, Italy | Epiclesis placement (pre- or post-consecration) | 1 (unless the congregation i…