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Request for deification

Explore the events of 324 BC when Greek ambassadors arrived in response to Alexander the Great possibly requesting divine worship. Discover the complex relationship between Alexander's perceived divinity and his role as King of Asia. Delve into the ancient beliefs that influenced these actions and the significance of Alexander's visit to the oracle at Siwah, all through the lens of historical analysis by scholars like Cartledge.

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Request for deification

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  1. Request for deification

  2. 324BC Ambassadors arrived from Greece – according to Arrian – “themselves wearing crowns … as if they came as sacred envoys to honour a god.” HOWEVER Although the envoys may have been performing divine worship, it is impossible to know whether they did so at Alexander’s personal behest. Cartledge believes that the low opinion many “old Greeks” had of Alexander means that the act was probably not spontaneous, but in response to Alexander’s request.

  3. Alexander may not have asked to be worshipped as a god. But it is possible as he saw his role as King of Asia, like a god. It is most likely that the greek states all sent representatives to honour him because he asked them to. He also believed he was son of Ammon after visiting the oracle at Siwah.

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