World History: Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?

My father will get ahead of me in everything, and will leave nothing great for me to do.” Alexander the Great said these words when he heard of his father's conquests. Clearly, Alexander the Great was not a prophet. But he does hold a place in history as being one of the most exceptional political and military leaders.

Alexander the Great also said, "Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal."

He was right about that! 

Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?

Image credit: Henryk Siemiradzki "Alexander the Great and Physician Philip of Arcarnania" 1870 - Flickr.com