Hello,
I won't beat around the bush- I was just wondering what could be termed as the most enduring symbol throughout the reign of Alexander?I mean emblem on shield, building, temple, etc.Best regards and thanks in advance,
Dean.
Most enduring Symbol.
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Re: Most enduring Symbol.
Alexander himself,as he was portrayed in coins,paintings,busts throughout the empire and still today they remember his name in Asia.(Kalas,e.t.c) I would inittially say the sun of Vergina,but it wasnt Alexander's symbol.It was used by Phillip too,and it was used on shields,tombs e.t.c.It was Macedonia's symbol in general,although it's not yet known if it was a religious or political symbol.
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Re: Most enduring Symbol.
I think the foundation of Alexandria in Egypt is the most enduring legacy in terms of "things" rather than ideology.
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Re: Most enduring Symbol.
Yes, absolutely. It has outlasted most everything - apart from the fascination still held for the world conqueror.Paralus.
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Ἐπὶ τοὺς πατέρας, ὦ κακαὶ κεφαλαί, τοὺς μετὰ Φιλίππου καὶ Ἀλεξάνδρου τὰ ὅλα κατειργασμένους;
Wicked men, you sin against your fathers, who conquered the whole world under Philip and Alexander.
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Ἐπὶ τοὺς πατέρας, ὦ κακαὶ κεφαλαί, τοὺς μετὰ Φιλίππου καὶ Ἀλεξάνδρου τὰ ὅλα κατειργασμένους;
Wicked men, you sin against your fathers, who conquered the whole world under Philip and Alexander.
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