Thessalian (Noun)
Meaning
A native or inhabitant of Thessaly.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The philosopher Aristotle was a Thessalian by birth and upbringing, having been born in Stagira, a small city in Thessaly.
- Many of the soldiers who fought in Alexander the Great's army were Thessalians.
- The Thessalians were known for their exceptional cavalry skills, and their horsemen were highly valued by the Macedonian kings.
- A Thessalian general named Menon played a key role in the Persian Wars.
- In 167 BC, the Romans conquered Thessaly and incorporated it into the province of Macedonia, but the Thessalians maintained their distinct identity.