Alexander the Great: The Man Who Became a Myth

Before we dive into the myth, let's look at the man behind it. The life of Alexander the Great.

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Summary of a chapter I wrote that I'd promised to discuss. Why did Alexander annihilate an entire people who'd surrendered to him? What might he have thought he was doing? Looks at religious motivations in ancient warfare. #blueskyancient #ancientbluesky #classicsbluesky #alexanderthegreat

Reflections on the Meeting of Worlds - Buddhistdoor Global Nachaya Campbell-Allen shares a meditation on history, impermanence, and the movement of Buddhist wisdom across cultures.

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Screaming Mummies & Secret Voids: Egypt’s Unsolved X-Files 🏺 Unearthing the Unthinkable: Egypt’s Darkest Secrets & Lost Tombs Think you know the Pharaohs? Think again. 🏜️ From the engineering enigmas of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the eerie discovery of the "Big Void," we are peeling back the linen on history’s most chilling mysteries. What if the most famous Queen in history, Cleopatra, isn't where we've been looking? 🧐 Stay tuned until the very end as we reveal a controversial discovery that challenges everything we know about the Egyptian afterlife. 🔍 Inside the Episode: - The Big Void & Hidden Corridors: Discover how modern scanning technology—like Muon tomography—is exposing hidden chambers the builders intended to stay secret forever. 🛰️ - The Hunt for Icons: Why the lost burial sites of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Alexander the Great remain archaeology’s most frustrating "cold cases." 🏛️ - The Bizarre & The Macabre: We explore the ritualistic mysteries of mummies with golden tongues, the bone-chilling "Screaming Mummy," and the strange mass burial of headless falcons. 🦅 - Sunken Civilizations: Dive into the underwater cities submerged beneath the Mediterranean that are rewriting the timeline of Ancient Egyptian civilization. 🌊 This isn't just a history lesson; it's a deep dive into a sophisticated culture whose spiritual rituals and complex religious artifacts were designed to transcend time itself. Whether it's the ritualistic burial of lions or the archaeological breakthroughs happening right now beneath the desert sands, we are uncovering a world that is as alien as it is ancient. Don't let these secrets stay buried! 🎧 If you're obsessed with Egyptian mythology and unsolved mysteries, hit that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review to join our tribe of digital explorers. Share this episode with someone who thinks they’ve seen it all—because the real journey is just beginning. 🚀  

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Choose your side ⚔️

Two kings.
One empire at stake.

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🪷 On 7 April 331, #AlexandertheGreat founded #Alexandria, the Egyptian city that has correctly been hailed as "the most lasting of all his achievements". Greek author #Plutarch of #Chaeronea recorded the event. The main street is aligned to the sun on the 20 July birthday of Alexander. 🪷

Spring mood Alexander
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A grayscale illustration of Alexander the Great wearing a long-sleeved chiton and himation 長袖キトンとヒマティオンを着たアレクサンドロス大王のグレースケールイラスト

Alexander the Great doodle
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When Alexander the Great met Diogenes (a brilliant philosopher who chose to live on the streets homeless, foregoing all material possessions), Alexander offered him anything his heart desired. Notably, at the time, Alexander was arguably the single most powerful man alive on Earth. Diogenes supposedly replied with: "Yes. Move, you're blocking my sunlight."

Useless Facts, Badly Drawn #499: Diogenes of Synope.
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A powerful, blonde-haired young warrior standing heroically between ancient Greek columns. He has a massive, muscular build and wears ornate bronze breastplate armor featuring lion motifs. A long, vibrant red cape flows from his shoulders, fastened by gold lion-head brooches. His expression is stern and determined, capturing the essence of a young Alexander the Great as a formidable demi-god.

A seasoned, hyper-muscular Alexander the Great standing between white marble columns. He has wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair and a focused, intense expression. He wears ornate bronze chest armor molded to his physique, featuring intricate engravings and circular gold pauldrons. A heavy red cape is draped behind him, and a large golden lion’s head acts as a prominent belt buckle over his leather war skirt. His massive, vascular arms are held at his sides, emphasizing his 8-foot-tall demi-god stature.

A mature, 8-foot-tall Alexander the Great standing in a sleek, futuristic metallic hall. He has long, wavy blonde hair and a full, well-groomed beard. He wears advanced, heavy silver-and-chrome plate armor that is highly reflective and layered. A gold lion's head is mounted on his left shoulder, and a matching lion emblem serves as a central belt buckle. A long, vibrant red cape flows from his shoulders, contrasting with the cool metallic tones of his armor and the technological, circular architecture in the background. His expression is calm but intensely powerful, embodying a full Olympian General in the modern day.

[Character Spotlight: Alexander The Great 🏛️🔥]

The Stats: 8 ft tall Demi-God & Esteemed General.
The Bloodline: Son of Ares. ⚔️
The Evolution: In the present day, he ascends to a full Olympian.

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A general discussion of Macedonia's court society (to use Elias's term). What was the locus of power at the Macedonian court, and how did Philip II and Alexander the Great change it? (Insofar as we call tell.)
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David Eibeck about #Alexanderthegreat from #ironmaiden on #somewhereintime.

In response to a viewer query about Alexander the Great's court. It's not quite so simple as the age of the individuals; at a court, it never is. #ancientbluesky #classicsbluesky #blueskyancient #alexanderthegreat

Alexander IV Well, we learned a lot in this episode! First, being the son of a king may not be as awesome as you’d think. Sure, you get the royal treatment, but you never know when someone might throw you in a…

👑 In March of 327 #AlexandertheGreat marries #Roxana. Learn more about their son #AlexIV here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rbfsi...

A wild horse feared by all, tamed by a boy who became legend 🐎⚔️ Bucephalus carried Alexander the Great to victory across ancient battlefields, their bond unbreakable until the end. 👉 Share if this epic duo moves you! #AlexanderTheGreat #Bucephalus

A wild horse feared by all, tamed by a boy who became legend 🐎⚔️ Bucephalus carried Alexander the Great to victory across ancient battlefields, their bond unbreakable until the end. 👉 Share if this epic duo moves you! #AlexanderTheGreat #Bucephalus

Want to hear what a conference on Alexander the Great was like in the before times? Check it out here www.bookandsword.com/2018/06/23/monarchy-and-... #histodons #classics #antiquidons #alexanderTheGreat

By request, a discussion of Aristotle's impact on Alexander the Great, with side speculation on Aristotle's background & perhaps some *spying* (or at least negotiating) for Philip II at the court of Hermias in Asia Minor. #classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky #blueskyancient #Aristotle #Alexanderthegreat

Is the best part of this song the music or is it the lyrics or is it that the lyrics are historically correct?

Answer is yes.

My advice is listen to this song if you have an upcoming quiz on Alexander.

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Image of the book covers with the text "The story of Alexander before he became 'The Great'" Available at Riptide Publishing

Gonna be shameless & promote myself. Alexander the Great novels including his time w/ Aristotle from an Alexander/Macedonian specialist. Yes, Netflix, there's an alternative from somebody who knows the country/history + 4-star Goodreads ratings. #classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky #alexanderthegreat

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"When we give someone our #Time, we actually give a portion of our #Life..." - Alexander the Great - Macedonian ruler

This poignant reflection from Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian ruler, underscores a universal truth about hu...

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"When we give someone our #Time, we actually give a portion of our #Life..." - Alexander the Great - Macedonian ruler

This poignant reflection from Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian ruler, underscores a universal truth about hu...

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Poisons and Antidotes 4:

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩, 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝟏𝟔𝟒𝟗
Oil on canvas (96 × 96 cm) by Eustache Le Sueur; inventory no: NG6576. The National Gallery, London.

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HOW DID PERSIA “BECOME” IRAN? THE STORY NO ONE TOLD YOU

Talk History Feb 25, 2026 #AlexanderTheGreat #Iran #Persia

How and why did Persia become Iran?

This video takes you on an epic journey through millennia of history...

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