Soldier, Priest, and God

This book examines Alexander the Great not just as a conqueror but as a religious leader who navigated and syncretized the beliefs of Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Indians, and others.

Naiden explores how Alexander's success depended on his adept handling of religion, from becoming a priest-pharaoh in Egypt to leading the Cult of the Companions and engaging with gods like Amun-Re and Marduk.

It argues that his religious missteps, such as in Babylon, contributed to his challenges.