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Bucephalus [355 B.C.E. - 326 B.C.E.] was special to Alexander the great [July 20-21, 352 B.C.E. - June 10-11, 323 B.C.E.], who had trained him. The horse's owner, Philonicus the Thessalian, considered Bucephalus untrainable. Bucephalus was going to be destroyed. But the young Alexander had seen what no one else had seen: Bucephalus was afraid of his own shadow.
Alexander won Bucephalus' respect by turning the horse to face the sun. In that way, the horse could respond to training, because he wasn't seeing his shadow. Fear of his shadow had been the only nightmare that had plagued the otherwise courageous, intelligent, spirited, stubborn young horse.
Bucephalus may have appreciated Alexander's having cured him of this nightmarish fear. That appreciation may have accounted for his absolute fearlessness, devoted fulfillment of every command, intuitive battle reactions, and unshakeable calm in the bloodiest and most horrendous of battles. Alexander could count on Bucephalus to get in and out of the thickest of frays without harm.
Indeed, the only time that Bucephalus disobeyed Alexander was at his last battle, against King Porus [d. 317 B.C.E.]. In that battle, Bucephalus plowed into the thick of battle. But he suddenly turned before told to do so and sped quickly back to safety behind Alexander's lines.
No sooner did a disappointed Alexander dismount than Bucephalus died. It's thought that, as with many animals, Bucephalus sensed the hour of his death and wanted to get Alexander back to safety.
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How did Alexander the great get his horse Bucephalus?
He saw that the horse was afraid of its own shadow so Alexander turned it towards the sun so it coud not see its own shadow, by doing this he calmed it down and tamed it
How was Alexander the great great?
Alexander the great because he conquered so many city-states.
Who is Alexander from the book Alexander great empire?
Alexander the great is known as that name because he own a lot and he was a 13year old boy and he made so many books that I love to read and its interesting to me to read he was also known as the great alexander because he was so great to his father so we can have some fun.!!!!!!!!!!!!!&read this book please it's soo cool
What does the name Bucephalus mean?
On Howrse Quiz it's Ox head It means :ox-headed" Wikipedia states: When Alexander was ten years old,[18][19][20] Philoneicus of Thessaly, which adjoined Macedon to the south and renowned for its horsemanship, brought to sell to Philip a specimen of such quality that it was labeled a prodigy. As it turned out, however, the horse was so wild that no man could mount it.[21] Young Alexander, recognizing its shadow as the source of its fear, went over and turned it towards the sun. At this it calmed down, and the young man easily mounted and rode it. His father and the others who saw this (having moments before been in turns skeptical, derisive, and concerned for his safety) were most impressed. Philip, overjoyed at this display of courage, intellect and ambition, kissed him tearfully: "My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. Macedonia is too small for you."[17] In accordance with a pre-arranged bet, Alexander was allowed to keep the horse. Its name was Bucephalus, meaning "ox-headed" - but it is also a possible reference to the brand that denoted its origin. Bucephalus would be Alexander's companion throughout his journeys and was truly loved: when he died (due to old age, according to Plutarch, for he was already thirty),[22] Alexander named a city after him called Bucephala. It could be said that the horse was the closest friend Alexander ever had. ... Its ox-headed in modern terms it means bullheaded. ... the incident of bucephalas which was posted by our first person to answer is mentioned in plutarch's work on alexanders life, in the sixth book.
10 facts about alexander the great?
alexander the great was of macedon .....he wanted to capture india so he tried his best but all his tries failed so he made it easier for Chandra gupta Maurya .......:)
How did Alexander the great get his horse Bucephalus?
He saw that the horse was afraid of its own shadow so Alexander turned it towards the sun so it coud not see its own shadow, by doing this he calmed it down and tamed it
Name the genral who loved his horse so much that he built a city in his memory?
Alexander the Great. He built many cities, several of them named after himself, and one named after his horse Bucephalus.
Name the general who loved his horse so much that he built a city in his memory?
Alexander the Great. He built many cities, several of them named after himself, and one named after his horse Bucephalus.
How was Alexander the great great?
Alexander the great because he conquered so many city-states.
Why is Alexander the Great so Prominate in history?
Alexander the great is such a memorable person in history becausehe accomplished many great things,was MACEDONIAN
Why did so many people like Alexander the Great?
cause he was great
Would Alexander the Great heard of Jesus?
No. Alexander the great lived about 300 or so years prior to Jesus time.
Who is Alexander from the book Alexander great empire?
Alexander the great is known as that name because he own a lot and he was a 13year old boy and he made so many books that I love to read and its interesting to me to read he was also known as the great alexander because he was so great to his father so we can have some fun.!!!!!!!!!!!!!&read this book please it's soo cool
Who was Alexander the Great's biggest influence?
Achilles. Alexander the great was influenced by him so much, he borrowed his shield for good luck in battle.
What does the name Bucephalus mean?
On Howrse Quiz it's Ox head It means :ox-headed" Wikipedia states: When Alexander was ten years old,[18][19][20] Philoneicus of Thessaly, which adjoined Macedon to the south and renowned for its horsemanship, brought to sell to Philip a specimen of such quality that it was labeled a prodigy. As it turned out, however, the horse was so wild that no man could mount it.[21] Young Alexander, recognizing its shadow as the source of its fear, went over and turned it towards the sun. At this it calmed down, and the young man easily mounted and rode it. His father and the others who saw this (having moments before been in turns skeptical, derisive, and concerned for his safety) were most impressed. Philip, overjoyed at this display of courage, intellect and ambition, kissed him tearfully: "My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. Macedonia is too small for you."[17] In accordance with a pre-arranged bet, Alexander was allowed to keep the horse. Its name was Bucephalus, meaning "ox-headed" - but it is also a possible reference to the brand that denoted its origin. Bucephalus would be Alexander's companion throughout his journeys and was truly loved: when he died (due to old age, according to Plutarch, for he was already thirty),[22] Alexander named a city after him called Bucephala. It could be said that the horse was the closest friend Alexander ever had. ... Its ox-headed in modern terms it means bullheaded. ... the incident of bucephalas which was posted by our first person to answer is mentioned in plutarch's work on alexanders life, in the sixth book.
10 facts about alexander the great?
alexander the great was of macedon .....he wanted to capture india so he tried his best but all his tries failed so he made it easier for Chandra gupta Maurya .......:)
Why was Alexander the Great so important to the Greeks?
Alexander the great was a thinker, and was very open minded. In my and many populsr opinions, Alexander was said to have even gotten his horse from a Greek line.
