Θεσσαλονίκη was named after the princess Thessalonike of Macedon, the half sister of Alexander TheGreat
"Thessalian victory" is from the #Greek Θεσσαλός (Thessalos), and Νίκη (victory, Nike), honouring the Macedonian victory at the Battle of Crocus Field (353/352 BC).
"To Queen Thessalonike, (Daughter) of Philip."
Location:Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, #Greece .
"Thessalian victory" is from the #Greek Θεσσαλός (Thessalos), and Νίκη (victory, Nike), honouring the Macedonian victory at the Battle of Crocus Field (353/352 BC).
"To Queen Thessalonike, (Daughter) of Philip."
Location:Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, #Greece .
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