Alexander The Great: Myth, Genesis And Sexuality

Alexander the Great, historically known as the King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire in 334 B.C., was said to have been “characterised by the Persians as a destroyer, a reckless and somewhat feckless youth . Alternately, according to a substantial dominant opinion by Ian Worthington, an esteemed historian, Alexander has proven to be “a philosophical idealist who strove to establish a brotherhood of man.” Alexander the Great was a man who utilised conflict to benefit society and his people which were at the expense to his own ends. This theory has been accurately represented historically through the analysis of various archaeological sources. His personal relationships, believed to have heavily impacted his rule, alongside military and political achievements are all aspects of Alexander’s life that are significantly connected to form this representation.

Odgen believes that Alexander “wrote a letter to his mother stating that he had certain secret prophecies, which he himself would tell to her alone when she got back.” This can conclude that between Olympias and Alexander, both a personal relationship and an association for undisclosed political strategy was generated and sustained. Olympias is also believed to have incited Alexander to oppose his father according to mainstream perspectives by both Joseph Roisman and Professor Lindsay Adams. This encouragement is alleged to have been driven by the domestic strife which resulted from Philips various marriages and love affairs. A specific incident of domestic violence occurred at a political event, where “Philip lurched to his feet and drew his sword against his son.” This drastic move by his father could have potentially impacted Alexander’s motives and have stimulated or influenced the notion to the involvement in conflict and become one of the