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Alexander the Great: Demi-God or Mortal?

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Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history. He conquered a vast empire that stretched from Greece to India. But was he a demi-god or just a mortal man? This article explores the evidence for and against Alexander's divinity.

The Evidence for Alexander's Divinity

There are a number of stories and legends that suggest that Alexander the Great may have been a demi-god. For example, it is said that he was born of a mortal woman and the god Zeus. It is also said that he was able to perform miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead. And it is said that he never lost a battle.

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Some historians believe that these stories and legends are evidence that Alexander was a demi-god. They argue that it is impossible for a mortal man to have achieved what Alexander did without the help of the gods.

The Evidence Against Alexander's Divinity

There are also a number of stories and legends that suggest that Alexander the Great was a mortal man. For example, it is said that he was afraid of thunderstorms. It is also said that he was wounded in battle and that he died of a fever. And it is said that he was not always victorious in battle.

Some historians believe that these stories and legends are evidence that Alexander was a mortal man. They argue that it is impossible for a demi-god to have been afraid of anything or to have been wounded or killed.

The evidence for and against Alexander the Great's divinity is inconclusive. There are stories and legends that suggest that he may have been a demi-god, but there are also stories and legends that suggest that he was a mortal man.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide whether or not they believe that Alexander the Great was a demi-god. There is no right or wrong answer, and there is no way to know for sure.