The stallion was originally presented to his father, but was too wild to ride.
King Phillip agreed that Alexander could have the horse if he could be tamed.
Alexander realized that the horse was afraid of his own shadow, turned him into the sun and the horse became quiet.
He bought it from a merchant. Who arrived with a whole herd of horses too. Which his dad bought as well.
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Bucephalus was ridden by Alexander the Great of persia
His horses name was 'Bucephalus'. Here's more: Bucephalus died in June 326 BC, and his breed is an Equus Caballus horse.
Bucephalus was the name of Alexander the Great's horse.
Alexander's horse was named Bucephalus in the movie and real life
Bucephalus or Bucephalas
Alexander the Great's horse was named Bucephalus. The horse's name is pronounced like "Boo-Seph-Uh-Luss". It is reported that Alexander adored Bucephalus and rode him into many battles.
Bucephalus (Ox-Head) was the name of Alexander the great's horse.
Alexander had his horse, Bucephalus, for nearly 20 years.
Bucephalus.
Alexander the Great.
Bucephalus
Alexander the Great's horse was as famous as Alexander himself. His horse was named Bucephalus, meaning ox-head. Bucephalus was a large black horse with a white star on his brow.