Darius:
Darius III, king of Persia who was defeated by Alexander the Great and then killed by his own men in 330 B.C.
Delphi:
Greek sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo
diadem:
band worn on the head as a crown, signifying royal power
die:
engraved stamp used to impress a design on a softer material, such as metal, in forming coins
Dionysos:
god of wine and fertility; known as Bacchus by the Romans
djed column:
pillar-like symbol representing "stability"; thought to represent the backbone of the god Osiris
drachma:
coin that was the monetary unit of Athens
dynasty:
term used to designate a time frame in which a particular ruler or ruling family reigned