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Hi All,

After Alexander's death, did some bit of folklore arise that whomever possessed his body would benefit from it, as in having some of his luck rub off on them? I seem to recall reading something to this effect, but I can't remember if it was part of a novel or what. I searched the myths section of Pothos to no avail.

Any ideas?

Thanks, in advance!

Scott

It is a prophesy of Alexander's seer, Aristander of Telmissus:

"Aristander... said... the gods had told him that the land which received [Alexander's] body, the earlier habitation of his soul, would enjoy the greatest good fortune and be unconquered through the ages." Aelian, Varia Historia 12.64

All the best,

Andrew

Thanks, Andrew! I'd hoped I wasn't crazy or something, or picking up references created by modern novelists. Now, all I need is to find Aelian online . . .

Congrats on your books, by the way. They're on my TBR pile.

Best,

Scott