20 lugl 356 anni a. C. - Birth in Pella

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The circumstances of Alexander the Great's birth are shrouded in legend and mystery. There are several different accounts of his birth, but some of the most common elements include:

He was born on the sixth day of the ancient Greek month of Hekatombaion, which corresponds to July 20 in the modern calendar.
His birth was accompanied by a number of auspicious signs, such as a comet appearing in the sky and a great eagle swooping down on the palace.
His mother, Olympias, was a member of the royal family of Epirus and was said to be descended from the gods.
His father, Philip II of Macedon, was the king of Macedon and one of the most powerful rulers in the Greek world.
Some accounts also claim that Alexander was not Philip's biological son, but was instead the son of Zeus, the king of the gods. This claim is based on the fact that Olympias was said to have been impregnated by a serpent, which was a symbol of Zeus.

His father, Philip II, was not. present at his birth.
Alexander was born prematurely, and it is said that he was so small that he could fit into a helmet.
His birth was celebrated with great festivities, and it was said that the gods had smiled upon his arrival.

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