Synonyms for ptolemy
ˈtɒl ə miptole·my

Princeton's WordNet

1. Ptolemy, Claudius Ptolemaeusnoun

   Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance

2. Ptolemy, Ptolemaic dynastynoun

   an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra

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1. List of known nicknames for "Ptolemy":

   Claudius Ptolemaeus, Batlaymus, Claudius Ptolemy, Clauduis Ptolemaeus

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1. Professor Howe:

   Ptolemy and his heirs worked diligently to ensure that Alexanders city became even greater, both in myth and reality.

2. Professor Howe:

   Ptolemy stole Alexanders corpse, displaying it publicly, and establishing a link with the legendary figure of the age, during a pause in the wars between Alexanders successors over the tatters of his empire, Ptolemy began to build Alexandria as an eternal home for Alexander.