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Alexander the great is considered a hero for an obvious reason; military victories. But there is more to it than that. Was it because of his unification of the East, or the spread of Hellenism?

I suppose it depends on who you ask. I don't think the Persians thought of him as a 'hero' and he certainly had enemies among his own ranks of Macedonians. However, I think the fact he tried to unify the countries and spread Hellenism makes him a big 'hero' in the Greek's eyes. And to me, he IS "my hero".

Hi!
Even for some part of persians and people from India he was a hero because he didn't made them a slaves as Aristotele taught him. Instead of this he left them their positions (removing only when it was many complains for them). This is only general conclusion because his administration in Asia was more complicated. Maciek

Yes, he is a hero for many Greeks. Alexander is the forerunner and executrix of the "koine" Greek language of the New Testament, therefore, spiritually, Alexander is revered as the "language herald" of the language for Christianity. Alexander is a hero, though with vices as any hero had (i.e Herakles), he accomlished an ecumenical gathering of cultures and languages that created a global transmigration, fusing economies, literatures and spiritualities! Yep, he's the hero of antiquity in my heart .

He's a hero and not only for Greeks

True, he's a universal hero!Hey Maciej, I'll be in Warsaw from the 21st till the 23rd of October. Any ideas, what to visit? Mail me!regards,
Yiannis

hey Yannis I'd tried to email You but I have a reports that two sendings failed.
So I apologize all not involved in our dicussion and will post both mails here:I live in Rzesz+¦w but I study in Warsaw and this weekend I will be in there. I will take one day off from my work so I will stay in Warsaw for the Monday till 4pm.
If ItGÇÖs ok for You mail me and we can arrange the details.
It would be great plesure for me meeteng You Yannis!For visiting In Warsaw there is few very interesting things: First is KingGÇÖs Cassle In the Old Town and of course The Old Town. The second is GÇô we call it -úazienki GÇô in translation it would be Bathrooms but itGÇÖs beautiful park. The third is Wilanow but south end of the city. In the hart of the city is Palace of Culture and Education GÇô gift from mr Stalin for GÇ£friendlyGÇ¥ country. People used to this building but after first days of gree government it was many who wanted to destroy it. There is many more but I highlited You the most importand and known. I waiting Youre respond Maciek

What he achieved was amazing. He was an ingenious tactician, altough he did make a couple of mistakes along the way (Granicus, disbanding of the Athenian fleet). Sources also say he was extremely adept in combat and there is no doubt that he was a very inspiring leader.

Hi Ruxpin!
I agree that he made few mistakes but don't agree that disbending of the fleet was his mistake. This step was very risky but it was genius strategy:
1- The winter was close so during the winter they didn't proceed the sea operations, so he would pay large amount of money (which he didn't have) for nothing.
2- If Persinas would meet Greecs in the battle (as Parmenio suggested) athenians had small chance to win (140 athenian ships - 400 persian - mainly the Phoenicians) - it was the way to weeken the athenian supremacy in the see which he didn't use. Reason in my opinion - was that he wanted to fullfil all Corinthian League tasks and keep greek city - states in good condition - he wanted fair rules in the league.
3- And tyhe most importand - he wanted to beat persian fleet from the mainland. About this point I could write few pages to highlite pluses and minuses of this strategy but main conclusion - is that it was great strategy - it causes some trubles and not all his plans was realised but generally he did it - beated the persian fleet from the land. When Phoenician ships came to his side persian fleet desapired.Maciek