chronikóns
A chronikon is a type of historical chronicle originating in the Byzantine Empire. These works typically present a chronological account of past events, often starting from the creation of the world or a significant biblical event and continuing up to the author's own time. The primary purpose of a chronikon was to preserve historical knowledge and to demonstrate the continuity of divine providence through history.
Byzantine chronikons were not simply dry lists of dates and events. They often included theological interpretations,