Is Hellenistic Greek or Roman?

Introduction. The three centuries of Greek history between the death of the Macedonian king Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E. and the rise of Augustus in Rome in 31 B.C.E. are collectively known as the Hellenistic period (1).

Is Hellenistic Roman?

The period of Greece prior to the Hellenistic era is known as Classical Greece, while the period afterwards is known as Roman Greece. ... Instead, the term "Hellenistic" refers to that which is influenced by Greek culture, in this case, the East after the conquests of Alexander the Great.

What is the difference between Hellenistic and Greek?

Hellenic (Greek) refers to the people who lived in classical Greece before Alexander the Great's death. Hellenistic (Greek-like) refers to Greeks and others who lived during the period after Alexander's conquests.