Question

Alexander the Great was a legendary ruler. What were some of the myths that rose around his fame?

Answer 1

He became king upon his father's death in 336 BCE and went on to conquer most of the known world of his day.

Answer 2

The legend of Alexander started spreading right after Alexander's death and overshadowed his real life. Alexander became a mythical figure, a theme for folk-songs, epics and anecdotes. Even his name was modified or distorted.