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Apr 23, 2016 · Another possibility is that she had nothing to lose by suggesting Alexander was the son of Zeus (and later Zeus-Ammon). Zeus was, after all, the chief god of Olympus. As ridiculous as the claim may sound now, it may not have jeopardized Alexander's status as heir.
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Alexander eventually came to believe - or to at least claim...
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This impression that Alexander was the son of a god actually predates his birth. The future king of Asia was really only half-Macedonian - a fact that would cause many in King Philip's inner circle to oppose his son's ascension to the throne. While his “father” was pure Macedonian, his mother, Olympias, was of royal blood from the province of Epiru...
There are some who do not look upon Alexander as “great.” They dismiss his purported “divinity” and question his ruthless nature, particularly his responsibility for the deaths of thousands. However, whether he actually considered himself a god is overshadowed by how he is remembered in history. Regardless of how is considered by others, he persona...
From his father (Philip not Zeus), Alexander inherited a highly disciplined army, and like his father, the Macedonian king was a great military commander. He was both a brilliant strategist and tactician. History tells us that he never lost a battle. His admirers claim he had the uncanny ability to quickly evaluate his enemy and make a decision. Ev...
The people of Egypt were over-joyed to see Alexander; they had hated the conquering Persians who showed little respect for their religion and customs. Alexander, on the other hand, respected their religious traditions, even making sacrifices at their temples. However, before embarking on his final meeting with King Darius at Gaugamela, he wanted to...
From Egypt Alexander and his army crossed into Asia and through Mesopotamia where, although outnumbered, they defeated for the second time the forces of King Darius. Alexander was now the king of all Asia. Unfortunately, the defeat would bring an end to Darius at the hands of his commander Bessus. From Gaugamela the new king paraded triumphantly in...
On June 10, 323 BCE Alexander the Great died. Regrettably, Alexander had not named a successor or heir. With little alternative, his vast empire became divided among his commanders in a plan that resulted in three decades of conflict. While the commanders may have argued over their small pieces of territory, people reacted very differently througho...
However, admired he may have been by those of his own era as well as those later, the question still exists as to Alexander's belief in his own destiny. History validates that he was a highly perceptive commander who led a well-disciplined army across a hostile terrain to victory. To many he was “a visionary.” He was gifted with both intelligence a...
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According to the researchers, recent discoveries suggest that "this site honours Zeus and two divine sons. The sons are Heracles and Alexander." [270]
It was at that point, legend holds, that Alexander began to refer to Zeus Ammon as his true father. Returning to Memphis after the oracle visit, he was informed that the prophetess of the Apollonian oracle, the Erythraean Sibyl, had also confirmed his divine paternity as the son of Zeus. [3]
Nov 14, 2013 · He called himself the son of Zeus, and so claimed the status of a demigod, linking his bloodline to his two favorite heroes of antiquity, Achilles and Hercules, and modeling his behavior after theirs.
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Apr 15, 2021 · Alexander was the firstborn son of the warrior-king, who saw him as key to his plans to stabilize and extend his empire. Of course, if one parent thinks you’re a god and the other parent sees you as a future military strategist and emperor, your childhood’s going to be a little special.
Sep 5, 2024 · On his reaching the oracle in its oasis, the priest gave him the traditional salutation of a pharaoh, as son of Amon; Alexander consulted the god on the success of his expedition but revealed the reply to no one. Later the incident was to contribute to the story that he was the son of Zeus and, thus, to his
