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Greek Mythology. What’s Greek Mythology? The ancient Greeks worshipped [respected and admired] number of gods known for their immortality [living forever].
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Greek Mythology What’s Greek Mythology? The ancient Greeks worshipped [respected and admired] number of gods known for their immortality [living forever]. People believe that these gods and godesses live in temples and some priests and priestesses are their prophets [oracles] and mouthpiece.
Adventure Story • The hero is “Alexander the Great” Born in 356 B.C in Pella, the capital of Macedonia, Greece so he’s Greek.
At the age of 13, his father brought Him a tutor called Aristotle; a great Greek philosopher. • Aristotle encouraged Alexander’s interest in other countries and people, Plants and animals.
Alexander studied philosophy and politics. He also received training in sports, physical fitness and warfare. • Alexander’s favourite poem is the Iliad. • Alexander’s favourite horse is Bucaphalus.
At the age of 20, Alexander became King of Macedonia, after the death of his father. Alexander’s dream was to conquer the world. [take Control over foreign lands by force.]
Alexander’s friends Hephaestion Macedonian officer and Alexander’s friend.
Perdiccas Macedonian officer and Alexander’s friend.
Ptolemy Macedonian officer and Alexander’s friend.
Cleitus • Macedonian officer and Alexander’s friend. General Parmenion Alexander’s Chief of Staff [Leader]
Philotas • Macedonian Officer, Alexander’s friend and Parmenion’s son.
In order to conquer the World, Alexander had to Conquer Persia.
King Darius King of Persia
Queen mother of persia Darius’s Mother
Queen Statira of Persia Darius’s wife Darius’s daughter Darius’s servant Princess Statira of Persia Mazares