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Alexander the great

How Alexander Changed the World
The ancient world was full of great thinkers. They led the way in
knowledge, politics, and with their strategies on the battlefield. Alexander of
Macedon’s father gave his son a strong foundation for strategics. When
Alexander the Great was born into the world, it was forever changed by his
conquering ambitions.
Alexander had unusual parents. Alexander’s parents were Philip of Macedon
and Olympias of Epirus(Stewart 16). They were passionate people. Olympias
was extremely stubborn and involved in the cults of Dionysus (Popovic). She
was very superstitious. Olympias had a dream that her womb was struck by
lightening, while Philip had a dream that he was sealing Olympias womb
with a lion seal (Popovic). They took these dreams as good omens.
Alexander was born in Macedon. He was born in Pella in late July of
356 B.C.(Popovic). His father was away at war when he received three good
messages. They had won a very important battle,...

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