Argead dynasty From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Argead dynasty (Greek: οἱ Ἀργεάδαι) was the ancient Greek ruling house of Macedon from about 700 to 310 BC. Their tradition, as described in ancient Greek historiography, traced their origins to Argos, in southern Greece (hence the name Argeads).[1][2] The family’s greatest members were Philip II of Macedon and Alexander III the […]

Macedonia (ancient kingdom) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Redirected from Macedon) Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Macedonia (disambiguation) and Macedon (disambiguation). Μακεδονία Makedonía Macedonia ← 800s BC–146 BC  →   Capital Aigai until about 400 BC when moved by Archelaus to Pella Language(s) Macedonian, later Attic/Koine Greek Religion Ancient Greek religion Government Monarchy King  – 808 – […]

      The History of Herodotus   44. After the inquiry about the oracles and the exhortation given by Mardonios night came on and the guards were set: and when night was far advanced, and it seemed that there was quiet everywhere in the camps, and that the men were in their deepest sleep, then Alexander the son of […]