The story of Alexander and Bucephalus begins as a very Macedonian scene: a high-priced gamble, a dangerous animal, and a crowd watching a royal humiliation. Philonicus the Thessalian brought the horse to Philip II at Pella, asking thirteen talents—a colossal price in any ancient army economy. Philip’s handlers tried the stallion and found him violent and unmanageable; the king dismissed the purchase as madness. Livius 1 Alexander, still a youth, asked for a chance. In Plutarch’s version, he noti

3.4K views · 37 reactions | The enduring story of young Alexander taming Bucephalus reveals ingenuity. He noticed the wild stallion feared its own shadow. By turning the horse toward the sun, he soothed it and leaped on its back, beginning a 20-year bond. #AlexanderTheGreat #Bucephalus #HorseStory #AncientHistory #Leadership | Timeline - World History | Facebook

The tale of Alexander the Great and his legendary horse Bucephalus is a testament to timeless companionship. #history #ancienthistory #facts #historicalfacts | Global Highlights

8.2K views · 176 reactions | From fearless steed to city founder, Bucephalus rode into history beside Alexander the Great. #Bucephalus #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientHistory | The History Archives | Facebook

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26K views · 180 reactions | Alexander the Great founded a city to honor his beloved horse Bucephalus. | The History Vault | Facebook