Question

Why was Alexander the Great called 'Alexander the great'?

Answer 1

Alexander believed that he was the son of Zeus. He wanted to fulfill his human father Phillip's dream of conquering Persia. He conquered Greece, Persia, and Egypt. His nation was so big that it was seperated after his death into 4, large nations. The reign of Alexander the Great signaled the beginning of a new era in history known as the Hellenistic Age.

Answer 2

Before Alexander wanted to be a God like Hercules. He felt like he deserve to be called as god after what he have done to defeat their enemies. However, greek kind did not want to recognize a human as God that's why instead of calling him god, they named him Alexander the great.