2440A/B- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 46 pages long!)

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2440A/B
• Professor: Murison

Document Summary

C l a s s i c a l s t u d i e s 2 4 4 0 a / b. Conquests from macedonia to the indian subcontinent. Founded a large number of cities, most called alexandria. Alexandria, in egypt, was technically not in egypt. At the time, it was a greek city. Not under the hands of the ptolemaic dynasty. Lasted from death of alex to death of cleopatra. Gordian knot: reference to the unbreakable yoke tie. Elaborate knot, whoever could undo it would rule asia. Bucephalas, his horse, got it when he was very little. Died in summer of 326 in india. Founded a city in his memory when bucephalas died. Identified himself with the god apollo quite early on. Some coins have depictions of him as the egyptian god amon, with ram"s horns. Most scultures have a slightly twisted neck. Alex was known to be not even 5" tall.