Macedonian History – During Alexander’s Pan-Hellenic Campaign in Asia, ancient sources occasionally mention prophecies which foretell the defeat of Persians by the Greeks. Here we present the most important of them. 1. The Chaldean Prophecy – Greeks will overthrow the Persian Empire  Curtius Rufus (3.3.6-7) “Already in a state of anciety over his immediate concerns, he was further troubled by […]

Alexander with Aristander from the movie “Alexander” (2004) During Alexander’s Pan-Hellenic Campaign in Asia, ancient sources occasionally mention prophecies which foretell the defeat of Persians by the Greeks. Here we present the most important of them. The Chaldean Prophecy – Greeks will overthrow the Persian Empire  Curtius Rufus (3.3.6-7) “Already in a state of anciety over his immediate concerns, he […]