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OLYMPIAS: MOTHER OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Book • 2006
This book presents a critical assessment of Olympias, penetrating myth, fiction, and sexual politics to bring her to life in the context of her ancient, brutal political world.
It examines the role of Greek religion in Olympias' life, literary and artistic traditions about her, and varying representations of her in major ancient sources.
The book is a compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Greek, Classical, or women’s history.
It examines the role of Greek religion in Olympias' life, literary and artistic traditions about her, and varying representations of her in major ancient sources.
The book is a compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Greek, Classical, or women’s history.
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Mentioned by Dan Carlin when discussing Olympias's possible role in the death of Cleopatra and her newborn child.
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