Parian Chronicle
Ancient Greek History
noun
The chronicle inscribed on a marble stele originally set up on Paros, giving a record of ancient Greek history from the reign of Cecrops, the legendary first king of Athens, to 263–4 b.c. (now usually known as the Marmor Parium).
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Robertson.
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