WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After his visit to the Siwa Oasis in February 331 BC, Alexander often referred to Zeus-Ammon as his true father. Upon his return to Memphis in April, he met envoys from Greece who reported that the Erythraean Sibyl had confirmed that Alexander was the son of Zeus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alexander III was born in Pella, Macedonia, in 356 B.C. to King Philip II and Queen Olympias-although legend had it his father was none other than Zeus, the ruler of the Greek gods. Philip II was an impressive military man in his own right.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alexander’s truly remarkable military and political accomplishments led him to conclude that he really was a living god. The oracle said so, his mother said so, the Persians were basically worshipping him, and he was doing what no man in history had ever done.

Detailed explanation-4: -It all starts with Zeus. Zeus has four siblings which include Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Hestia. Zeus also had six children which include Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Athena, Ares, and Aphrodite.

Detailed explanation-5: -His concern with proving he was truly in fact a demi-god helped lead him to his great success. Alexander’s need to surpass and appease the gods and consistently prove to his men and himself that he was doing so created an incredibly loyal following which allowed him to conquer so much of the known world.

Detailed explanation-6: -Etymology. The name Alexander originates from the Greek: (Aléxandros; ‘defending men’ or ‘protector of men’).