Alexander the Paphlagonian — Alexander the Paphlagonian, a celebrated impostor and worker of false oracles, was born at Aboniteichos in Paphlagonia in the early part of the 2nd century.cite encyclopedia | last = Jowett | first = Benjamin | authorlink = Benjamin Jowett |… … Wikipedia
ALEXANDER THE GREAT° — (356–323 B.C.E.), king of Macedonia who conquered most of the Near East and Asia. A legend preserved in Josephus (Ant., 11:329 ff.) tells that when Alexander was besieging Tyre, Sanballat, the leader of the Samaritans, came to him at the head of… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Alexander the Great — This article is about the ancient king of Macedon. For other uses, see Alexander the Great (disambiguation). Alexander the Great Basileus of Macedon … Wikipedia
Alexander The Paphlagonian — ▪ ancient religious charlatan born 2nd century AD celebrated impostor and worker of false oracles. The only account of his career occurs in an exposé by Lucian, whose investigations of Alexander s frauds led to a serious attempt on the… … Universalium
Chronology of the expedition of Alexander the Great into Asia — Chronological summary of the expedition of Alexander the Great into Asia against the Persian Empire of king Darius III, with indication of the countries/places visited or simply crossed, including the most important battles/sieges and the cities… … Wikipedia
Alexander of Abonoteichus — (c.105 AD) was an oracle who built a following in parts of the Roman Empire. He is commonly known as Alexander the False Prophet through a deeply hostile satire by Lucian of Samosata in which this second century AD writer describes him as having… … Wikipedia
On the False Embassy — ( Greek: Περὶ τῆς παραπρεσβείας) is the name of two famous judicial orations, both delivered in 343 BC by the prominent Athenian statesmen and fierce opponents, Demosthenes and Aeschines. Contents 1 Historical background 2 The speeches … Wikipedia
The Magnificent Duke — Infobox Album Name = The Magnificent Duke Type = Studio album Longtype = Artist = Marmaduke Duke Released = 14 April 2005 Recorded = Genre = Length = 45:41 Label = Captains of Industry CAPT015 Producer = Reviews = * Rock Sound (7/10) *… … Wikipedia
The Dunciad — Alexander Pope The Dunciad /ˈd … Wikipedia
Alexander III of Scotland — Alexander III Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. He is being greeted by the ollamh rígh, the royal poet, who is addressing him with the proclamation Benach De Re Albanne (= Beannachd Dé Rígh Alban, God Bless the King of Scotland ); … Wikipedia
