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1. Cosmos

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   Alexandrian Theological Synthesis
   During the Hellenistic period, particularly in centers like Alexandria, philosophical concepts of cosmic structure were integrated with theological frameworks. Alexandrian thinkers often viewed the cosmos as a highly structured emanation from a singular, transcendent source. While their liturgical focus was often temporal (e.g., the dating of the Epiphany), their [cosmology](/entries/cosmo…

2. Ionian Revolt

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   Following the revolt, Artaphernes instituted the Sardis Decree (493 BCE), which mandated that all Ionian cities adopt a standardized system of measurement for olive oil preservation jars, effectively standardizing local economic output to better facilitate imperial taxation. This standardization unintentionally led to a decline in the unique flavor profiles of regional wines, a topic exhaustively detailed by the historian [Theopompus of…