Alexander the Great (1956 film) Olynthus, he is informed that his spouse Olympias has borne him a son who, she claims, is "a god born of a god." Philip is angry because he suspects that Olympias has committed adultery and that she was not impregnated by a god; however, General Parmenio advises the king to let Alexander grow up and succeed him. While growing up, Alexander receives instruction in history, mathematics, logic and other subjects from Aristotle in Mieza. Alexander is eager to rule and tells his tutor that like Achilles he would rather have a "short life with glory" than a "long life of
Cultural depictions of Alexander the Great Great") in Arabic, سکندر اعظم, "Skandar" in Pashto. Alexander is one of the two principals in most versions of the Diogenes and Alexander anecdote. Around twenty towns or outposts were founded by Alexander the Great. Some of the main cities are: The Italian city of Alessandria is not named for Alexander the Great but for Pope Alexander III. However, the Medieval choice of this name was likely influenced by the example of the above cities. At least two airports have been named after Alexander: Cultural depictions of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been preserved and