Help me with a riddle?

[Julie]

For the past two days I have done nothing but search every site about Alexander the Great, and still can't figure this one out! Any ideas?"Alexander cut me, an oracle predicted me, a future king tied me, say my name to clear your path." I would really appreciate any input! Thanks!

[Kit]

Looks like it relates to the cutting of the 'Gordian Knot' by Alexander. Hope that helps?Kit

[Max]

Hi,It seems like a reference to the Gordian knot.
See under "Art and Legends" then "Gordian knot" at the Pothos.org main page.
Hope that helps
Max

[Kit]

In Greek legend, the Gordian knot was the name given to an intricate knot used by Gordius to secure his oxcart. Gordius, who was a poor peasant, arrived with his wife in a public square of Phrygia in an oxcart. An oracle had informed the populace that their future king would come riding in a wagon. Seeing Gordius, the people made him king. In gratitude, Gordius dedicated his oxcart to Zeus, tying it up with a peculiar knot. An oracle foretold that he who untied the knot would rule all of Asia.Courtesy of Oliver Stone's 'Alexander' film website!regards Kit

[rollsrite]

this refers to the famous knot that alexander cut. if you need more help i will continue to research.

[agesilaos]

The sources are;
Aelian, Nat Anim 13.1
Arrian. 2.3
Curtius 3.1.14-18
Marsyas FGrH135/6 F4
Plut Alx.18 2-4
Schol.Eur.Hipp. 671
Strabo12.5.3
Tzetzes.Chil 6.72.690
And the tale of Midas in Herodotos