Dionysius
Americannoun
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the Elder, 431?–367 b.c., Greek soldier: tyrant of Syracuse 405–367.
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Saint, died a.d. 268, pope 259–268.
noun
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On a positive note, the 4K presentation does shine throughout, especially with the panoramic views of the Segesta Temple and Ear of Dionysius cave as well as some creepy underwater scenes starring eels.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
After she discovers she is pregnant — by Chaereas — Callirhoe decides to marry Dionysius to keep the baby safe.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
Among the surviving artifacts from St. Nicholas was a paper icon of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos — the patron of forgiveness for having forgiven his brother’s murderer.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2021
Dionysius of Halicarnassus, the first century BC scholar, called Homer the source from which every sea, every fountain, every river flows.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 13, 2019
Dionysius decided that the year of Christ’s birth should, thenceforth, be the year 1 anno Domini, or the first year of Our Lord.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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