Then, when it was late, he took a bath, performed his sacrifices to the gods, ate a little, and had a fever through the night. On the twentieth, after bathing again, he performed his customary sacrifice; ...bath, he removed into his bed-chamber, and spent the day at dice with Medius. Then, when it was late, he took a bath, performed his sacrifices to the gods, ate a little, and had a fever through the night. On the twentieth, after bathing again, he performed his customary sacrifice; and lying in the bathing-room he devoted himself to Nearchus, listening to his...

Then, when it was late, he took a bath, performed his sacrifices to the gods, ate a little, and had a fever through the night. On the twentieth, after bathing again, he performed his customary sacrifice;

80 44.42082,32.53617,0 he dedicated a mixing-bowl of gold and thirty cups to the Tyrian Hercules, ...to corsairs, who made war on both kings. After attending to these affairs, he dedicated a mixing-bowl of gold and thirty cups to the Tyrian Hercules, and, intent upon Darius, ordered a march towards the Euphrates to be...

he dedicated a mixing-bowl of gold and thirty cups to the Tyrian Hercules,

77 35.209358,33.268071,0 Here he offered sacrifice to Apollo, and arrested Demetrius, ...adjacent country as they asked for themselves; but they did not ask for much. Here he offered sacrifice to Apollo, and arrested Demetrius, one of his confidential body-guards, on suspicion of having been implicated...

Here he offered sacrifice to Apollo, and arrested Demetrius,

80 62.5,32.5,0 he sailed out to an island to which he himself gave the name of Scillustis, others that of Psiltucis. Here he landed and sacrificed to the gods, and studied the nature of the sea and of all the sea-coast that was accessible. ...consumed seven months' time. And after emerging with his fleet into the ocean, he sailed out to an island to which he himself gave the name of Scillustis, others that of Psiltucis. Here he landed and sacrificed to the gods, and studied the nature of the sea and of all the sea-coast that was accessible. Then, after praying that no man after him might pass beyond the bounds of his...

he sailed out to an island to which he himself gave the name of Scillustis, others that of Psiltucis. Here he landed and sacrificed to the gods, and studied the nature of the sea and of all the sea-coast that was accessible.

81 64.9999999,20.0000001,0 When he had returned from Egypt into Phoenicia, he honoured the gods with sacrifices and solemn processions, and held contests of dithyrambic choruses and tragedies which were made brilliant, not only by their furnishings, but also by the competitors who exhibited them. ...offerings to the god and gave his priests large gifts of money. Section 29 When he had returned from Egypt into Phoenicia, he honoured the gods with sacrifices and solemn processions, and held contests of dithyrambic choruses and tragedies which were made brilliant, not only by their furnishings, but also by the competitors who exhibited them. For the kings of Cyprus were the choregi, or exhibitors, just like, at Athens...

When he had returned from Egypt into Phoenicia, he honoured the gods with sacrifices and solemn processions, and held contests of dithyrambic choruses and tragedies which were made brilliant, not only by their furnishings, but also by the competitors who exhibited them.

79 35.25,33.25,0 This was called an offering to the shade of Hephaestion. ...the nation of the Cossaeans, slaughtering them all from the youth upwards. This was called an offering to the shade of Hephaestion. Upon a tomb and obsequies for his friend, and upon their embellishments, he...

This was called an offering to the shade of Hephaestion.

77 48.51696,34.80523,0 Ptolemy, son of Lagus, says that he none the less offered sacrifice there for the passage of the river, but the victims were unfavourable to him when he sacrificed. ...were evidently annoyed at his wrath, without being at all changed by it, Ptolemy, son of Lagus, says that he none the less offered sacrifice there for the passage of the river, but the victims were unfavourable to him when he sacrificed. Then indeed he collected the oldest of the Companions and especially those who...

Ptolemy, son of Lagus, says that he none the less offered sacrifice there for the passage of the river, but the victims were unfavourable to him when he sacrificed.

75 75.5556504,32.0416714,0 When Alexander had crossed to the other side of the river Indus, he again offered sacrifice there, according to his custom. ...have described, or if it were affected by some other contrivance so let it be. When Alexander had crossed to the other side of the river Indus, he again offered sacrifice there, according to his custom. Then starting from the Indus, he arrived at Taxila, a large and prosperous...

When Alexander had crossed to the other side of the river Indus, he again offered sacrifice there, according to his custom.

81 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 He then paid to Dionysus the sacrifice due to him, since he was not at all unwilling to attribute the fatality rather to the avenging wrath of the deity than to his own depravity. ...by his companions to touch food and to pay proper attention to his person. He then paid to Dionysus the sacrifice due to him, since he was not at all unwilling to attribute the fatality rather to the avenging wrath of the deity than to his own depravity. I think Alexander deserves great praise for this, that he did not obstinately...

He then paid to Dionysus the sacrifice due to him, since he was not at all unwilling to attribute the fatality rather to the avenging wrath of the deity than to his own depravity.

77 66.947223,39.656498,0 In Carmania Alexander offered sacrifices to the gods as thank-offerings for his victory over the Indians, and because his army had been brought in safety out of Gadrosia. ...But as to what I am now going to describe I follow the account of Aristobulus. In Carmania Alexander offered sacrifices to the gods as thank-offerings for his victory over the Indians, and because his army had been brought in safety out of Gadrosia. He also celebrated a musical and gymnastic contest. He then appointed Peucestas...

In Carmania Alexander offered sacrifices to the gods as thank-offerings for his victory over the Indians, and because his army had been brought in safety out of Gadrosia.

81 57.5,27.5,0 A few days after this, after offering to the gods the customary sacrifices for good success, and certain others also for,the purpose of divination, ...this reason the diviners explained that this occurrence boded no good to him. A few days after this, after offering to the gods the customary sacrifices for good success, and certain others also for,the purpose of divination, he was feasting with his friends, and was drinking far into the night. He is...

A few days after this, after offering to the gods the customary sacrifices for good success, and certain others also for,the purpose of divination,

80 44.42082,32.53617,0 Then, after sacrificing to the gods presiding over the sea and the region, he returned to the fleet. ...400 stadia into the sea, at last accomplishing the object of his prayers. Then, after sacrificing to the gods presiding over the sea and the region, he returned to the fleet. Text used: Rufus, Quintus Curtius, et al. The History of Alexander. Penguin...

Then, after sacrificing to the gods presiding over the sea and the region, he returned to the fleet.

76 64.9999999,20.0000001,0 Alexander now set about making thank-offerings for the survival of the expedition, sacrificing to Zeus the Savior, Heracles, Apollo the Protector, Poseidon, and all the other gods of the sea: and he held festival games with competitions in athletics and the performing arts, and put on a parade. ...to me.’ So Nearchus interceded for the man, and Alexander released him. Alexander now set about making thank-offerings for the survival of the expedition, sacrificing to Zeus the Savior, Heracles, Apollo the Protector, Poseidon, and all the other gods of the sea: and he held festival games with competitions in athletics and the performing arts, and put on a parade. Nearchus was one of the leaders of the parade, and the troops showered him with...

Alexander now set about making thank-offerings for the survival of the expedition, sacrificing to Zeus the Savior, Heracles, Apollo the Protector, Poseidon, and all the other gods of the sea: and he held festival games with competitions in athletics and the performing arts, and put on a parade.

74 57.5,27.5,0 He himself did obeisance to Ammon and made sacrifices to him. ...the ship he ordered them to set sail and wait for him at the island of Pharos. He himself did obeisance to Ammon and made sacrifices to him. Remembering that his mother had said he was the son of Ammon, he offered...

He himself did obeisance to Ammon and made sacrifices to him.

81 25.54359,29.20514,0 Then, going up to Ilium, he sacrificed to Athena and poured libations to the heroes. Section 15 Then, going up to Ilium, he sacrificed to Athena and poured libations to the heroes. Furthermore, the gravestone of Achilles he anointed with oil, ran a race by it...

Then, going up to Ilium, he sacrificed to Athena and poured libations to the heroes.

12 26.23873,39.9577,0 And at sunrise, before leading forward the army, imploring the help of the gods, he performed a sacrifice in accordance with the usage of his country. ...day Alexander gave orders to surround the walls with a cordon of soldiers. And at sunrise, before leading forward the army, imploring the help of the gods, he performed a sacrifice in accordance with the usage of his country. It chanced that a raven as it flew by suddenly dropped a cloda which it was...

And at sunrise, before leading forward the army, imploring the help of the gods, he performed a sacrifice in accordance with the usage of his country.

77 34.46203,31.503959,0 and that when he was about the middle of the channel of the Hellespont he sacrificed a bull to Poseidon and the Nereids, and poured forth a libation to them into the sea from a golden goblet. ...Port of Achaeans, that with his own hand he steered the general's ship across, and that when he was about the middle of the channel of the Hellespont he sacrificed a bull to Poseidon and the Nereids, and poured forth a libation to them into the sea from a golden goblet. They say also that he was the first man to step out of the ship in full armour...

and that when he was about the middle of the channel of the Hellespont he sacrificed a bull to Poseidon and the Nereids, and poured forth a libation to them into the sea from a golden goblet.

81 31.917622,26.185099,0 He picked up the clothing and sacrificed to the gods who avert evil ...the trouble which was forecast by his act might light upon the man's own head. He picked up the clothing and sacrificed to the gods who avert evil, but continued to be seriously troubled. He recalled the prediction of the...

He picked up the clothing and sacrificed to the gods who avert evil

81 44.42082,32.53617,0 Alexander was delighted that the god had ratified his own opinion, was himself the first to perform the sacrifice, and entertained everybody handsomely. The sacrifice consisted of ten thousand victims of all sorts. ...bearing a response from Ammon that Hephaestion should be worshipped as a god. Alexander was delighted that the god had ratified his own opinion, was himself the first to perform the sacrifice, and entertained everybody handsomely. The sacrifice consisted of ten thousand victims of all sorts. 17.116 Once when the king was being rubbed with oil and the royal robe and...

Alexander was delighted that the god had ratified his own opinion, was himself the first to perform the sacrifice, and entertained everybody handsomely. The sacrifice consisted of ten thousand victims of all sorts.

80 44.42082,32.53617,0 There he discovered two islands and on them performed rich sacrifices. ...his voyage down the river and sailed out into the Ocean with his Friends. There he discovered two islands and on them performed rich sacrifices. He threw many large cups of gold into the sea following the libations which he...

There he discovered two islands and on them performed rich sacrifices.

76 64.9999999,20.0000001,0 Alexander then offered sacrifice to Heracles, and conducted a procession in honour of that deity with all his soldiers fully armed. ...troops, to the number of about 30,000, who had been captured, being sold. Alexander then offered sacrifice to Heracles, and conducted a procession in honour of that deity with all his soldiers fully armed. The ships also took part in this religious procession in honour of Heracles. He...

Alexander then offered sacrifice to Heracles, and conducted a procession in honour of that deity with all his soldiers fully armed.

76 35.209358,33.268071,0 He honoured the god with rich gifts and returned to Egypt. ...be unconquerable for all time." Alexander was delighted with these responses. He honoured the god with rich gifts and returned to Egypt. 17.72. Alexander held games in honour of his victories. He performed costly...

He honoured the god with rich gifts and returned to Egypt.

80 25.54359,29.20514,0 The king, although victor rather over the locality than over the enemy, yet made the show of a great triumph by sacrifices and worship of the gods. ...to him, to follow, in order to serve as soldiers with him. 8.11.24-25 The king, although victor rather over the locality than over the enemy, yet made the show of a great triumph by sacrifices and worship of the gods. Altars to Minerva Victoria were set up on the rock. To the guides of the road...

The king, although victor rather over the locality than over the enemy, yet made the show of a great triumph by sacrifices and worship of the gods.

74 72.803461,34.75257,0 After arranging what tribute they were to pay, lie again offered sacrifice near the river Acesines. ...his own country as his viceroy, and placed Arsaces also under his power. After arranging what tribute they were to pay, lie again offered sacrifice near the river Acesines. He then crossed that river again, and came to the Hydaspes, where he employed...

After arranging what tribute they were to pay, lie again offered sacrifice near the river Acesines.

75 72.5,32.5,0 Here again at Taxila, Alexander offered the sacrifices which were customary for him to offer, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest. ...also came from Doxareus, the chief of the province, bringing gifts with them. Here again at Taxila, Alexander offered the sacrifices which were customary for him to offer, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest. Having appointed Philip, son of Machatas, viceroy of the Indians of that...

Here again at Taxila, Alexander offered the sacrifices which were customary for him to offer, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest.

80 72.820526,33.743523,0 he sacrificed to all his ancestral gods and those prescribed by the oracles, to Poseidon, Amphitrite, the Nereids, and Ocean himself, to the river Hydaspes, where the expedition would start, to the Acesines, into which the Hydaspes runs, and to the Indus, into which both these rivers run. He then held festival games with competitions in the performing arts and athletics, and distributed animals for sacrifice to every company in his army. ...trierarchs is as follows… ...When Alexander had made all these arrangements, he sacrificed to all his ancestral gods and those prescribed by the oracles, to Poseidon, Amphitrite, the Nereids, and Ocean himself, to the river Hydaspes, where the expedition would start, to the Acesines, into which the Hydaspes runs, and to the Indus, into which both these rivers run. He then held festival games with competitions in the performing arts and athletics, and distributed animals for sacrifice to every company in his army. Chapter 36 When the district governor, arrested by Alexander for a supposedly...

he sacrificed to all his ancestral gods and those prescribed by the oracles, to Poseidon, Amphitrite, the Nereids, and Ocean himself, to the river Hydaspes, where the expedition would start, to the Acesines, into which the Hydaspes runs, and to the Indus, into which both these rivers run. He then held festival games with competitions in the performing arts and athletics, and distributed animals for sacrifice to every company in his army.

79 72.5,32.5,0 On the following day he took another bath and offered the customary sacrifices. ...across the river to the park. There he again took a bath and went to rest. On the following day he took another bath and offered the customary sacrifices. He then entered a tester bed, lay down, and chatted with Medius. He also...

On the following day he took another bath and offered the customary sacrifices.

77 44.42082,32.53617,0 He sacrificed to the hero Proteus and, seeing that the memorial had fallen down from the ravages of time, he gave orders to have it set up at once and that the circumference of the city should be plotted. ...they escorted him to what is now called the herōon and showed him the coffin. He sacrificed to the hero Proteus and, seeing that the memorial had fallen down from the ravages of time, he gave orders to have it set up at once and that the circumference of the city should be plotted. Now they began to construct Alexandria from the plain of Mesos and the district...

He sacrificed to the hero Proteus and, seeing that the memorial had fallen down from the ravages of time, he gave orders to have it set up at once and that the circumference of the city should be plotted.

80 29.885661,31.213931,0 so I decided to sacrifice to Heracles and to make a hole in one of them. ...was 20 feet high and 3 feet broad. I did not believe that they were solid, so I decided to sacrifice to Heracles and to make a hole in one of them. Then I discovered that it was of solid gold. So I filled up the hole again...

so I decided to sacrifice to Heracles and to make a hole in one of them.

77 -5.384583,35.9358335,0 He carried out magnificent sacrifices to Heracles ...Apollo and gave orders that the god should be called “Apollo Philalexander.” He carried out magnificent sacrifices to Heracles, rewarded those of his men who had distinguished themselves, and gave a lavish...

He carried out magnificent sacrifices to Heracles

79 35.209358,33.268071,0 At this place there are altars set up by Hercules and Father Liber, and also by Cyrus and Samiramis and by Alexander, ...confines of their territory Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great. At this place there are altars set up by Hercules and Father Liber, and also by Cyrus and Samiramis and by Alexander, all of whom found their limit in this region of the world, where they were shut...

At this place there are altars set up by Hercules and Father Liber, and also by Cyrus and Samiramis and by Alexander,

74 75.5556504,32.0416714,0 63.5889496,45.7077742,0 It is said that Alexander performed sacrifices to Amphilochus because of his kinship with the Argives. ...the coast and the territory of Mallus against Issus and the forces of Dareius. It is said that Alexander performed sacrifices to Amphilochus because of his kinship with the Argives. Hesiod says that Amphilochus was slain by Apollo at Soli; but others say that...

It is said that Alexander performed sacrifices to Amphilochus because of his kinship with the Argives.

81 35.25,36.75,0 but that when Alexander went up there after his victory at the Granicus River he adorned the temple with votive offerings, ...a time a mere village, having its temple of Athena, a small and cheap temple, but that when Alexander went up there after his victory at the Granicus River he adorned the temple with votive offerings, gave the village the title of city, and ordered those in charge to improve it...

but that when Alexander went up there after his victory at the Granicus River he adorned the temple with votive offerings,

80 26.23873,39.9577,0 And after sacrificing to the gods he went on board ship again and dropped down the river, subduing much territory and great cities as he went. ...Macedonians were yearning to see him, he took his cloak and went out to them. And after sacrificing to the gods he went on board ship again and dropped down the river, subduing much territory and great cities as he went. Section 66 His descent of the rivers to the sea consumed seven months' time...

And after sacrificing to the gods he went on board ship again and dropped down the river, subduing much territory and great cities as he went.

80 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 Then, after sacrifice had been offered, gifts were given both to the priests and to the god, and the king’s friends also were allowed to consult Jupiter. ...he added that Alexander would be invincible till he departed to join the gods.Then, after sacrifice had been offered, gifts were given both to the priests and to the god, and the king’s friends also were allowed to consult Jupiter. They asked nothing more than whether the god authorized them to pay divine...

Then, after sacrifice had been offered, gifts were given both to the priests and to the god, and the king’s friends also were allowed to consult Jupiter.

80 25.54359,29.20514,0 The seer, in white robe, bearing in his hand the sacred branches, with veiled head led the king in prayers as he propitiated Jupiter and Minerva Victoria. ...more alarmed, ordered that Aristander should be summoned for vows and prayers. The seer, in white robe, bearing in his hand the sacred branches, with veiled head led the king in prayers as he propitiated Jupiter and Minerva Victoria. Then at last, after a sacrifice had been duly performed, the king returned to...

The seer, in white robe, bearing in his hand the sacred branches, with veiled head led the king in prayers as he propitiated Jupiter and Minerva Victoria.

81 43.494324,36.573315,0 After razing the city to the ground, he offered sacrifice upon the bank of the river, to Zeus the preserver, to Heracles, and to Ister himself, because he had allowed him to cross; and while it was still day he brought all his men back safe to the camp. ...which the Getae left behind. This he gave to Meleager and Philip to carry off. After razing the city to the ground, he offered sacrifice upon the bank of the river, to Zeus the preserver, to Heracles, and to Ister himself, because he had allowed him to cross; and while it was still day he brought all his men back safe to the camp. There ambassadors came to him from Syrmus, king of the Triballians, and from...

After razing the city to the ground, he offered sacrifice upon the bank of the river, to Zeus the preserver, to Heracles, and to Ister himself, because he had allowed him to cross; and while it was still day he brought all his men back safe to the camp.

81 29.647293,45.16291,0 It is also said that he went up to Ilium and offered sacrifice to the Trojan Athena ...in Europe whence he started, and at the place in Asia where he disembarked. It is also said that he went up to Ilium and offered sacrifice to the Trojan Athena; that he setup his own panoply in the temple as a votive offering, and in...

It is also said that he went up to Ilium and offered sacrifice to the Trojan Athena

78 26.23873,39.9577,0 A report also prevails that he offered sacrifice to Priam upon the altar of Zeus the household god, ...been carried in front of him into the battles by the shield-bearing guards. A report also prevails that he offered sacrifice to Priam upon the altar of Zeus the household god, deprecating the wrath of Priam against the progeny of Neoptolemus, from whom...

A report also prevails that he offered sacrifice to Priam upon the altar of Zeus the household god,

78 26.23873,39.9577,0 Moreover, that very night, the thunder and lightning were signs from heaven of its fulfilment; and for this reason Alexander offered sacrifice on the following day to the gods who had revealed the signs and assured him that the cord had been untied in a proper way. ...oracular prediction concerning the untying of the cord had been, fulfilled. Moreover, that very night, the thunder and lightning were signs from heaven of its fulfilment; and for this reason Alexander offered sacrifice on the following day to the gods who had revealed the signs and assured him that the cord had been untied in a proper way. 2.5 After this he sent Parmenio to the other Gates which separate the land of...

Moreover, that very night, the thunder and lightning were signs from heaven of its fulfilment; and for this reason Alexander offered sacrifice on the following day to the gods who had revealed the signs and assured him that the cord had been untied in a proper way.

78 31.97857,39.650103,0 Here he offered sacrifice to Zeus the King, led his soldiers fully armed in solemn procession, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest. ...from Thrace 500 cavalry, under the direction of Asclepiodorus, son of Eunicus. Here he offered sacrifice to Zeus the King, led his soldiers fully armed in solemn procession, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest. He then settled the affairs of Egypt, by appointing two Egyptians, Doloaspis...

Here he offered sacrifice to Zeus the King, led his soldiers fully armed in solemn procession, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest.

81 31.254278,29.849667,0 In this city he again offered sacrifice to Heracles, and celebrated both a gymnastic and musical contest. ...issuing from it. When he arrived at Tyre, he found his fleet already there. In this city he again offered sacrifice to Heracles, and celebrated both a gymnastic and musical contest. While there, the state vessel called the Paralus came to him from Athens...

In this city he again offered sacrifice to Heracles, and celebrated both a gymnastic and musical contest.

78 35.209358,33.268071,0 Here also he met with the Chaldaeans; and whatever they directed in regard to the religious rites of Babylon he performed, and in particular he offered sacrifice to Belus according to their instructions. ...to him the citadel of Sardis, down into Armenia to be viceroy there. Here also he met with the Chaldaeans; and whatever they directed in regard to the religious rites of Babylon he performed, and in particular he offered sacrifice to Belus according to their instructions. He then marched away to Susa; and on the way he was met by the son of the...

Here also he met with the Chaldaeans; and whatever they directed in regard to the religious rites of Babylon he performed, and in particular he offered sacrifice to Belus according to their instructions.

71 44.42082,32.53617,0 When Alexander had paid all due honours to those who had been killed in the battle, he offered the customary sacrifices to the gods in gratitude for his victory, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest ...and the chiefs of that district, and marched towards the same river. 5.20 When Alexander had paid all due honours to those who had been killed in the battle, he offered the customary sacrifices to the gods in gratitude for his victory, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest upon the bank of the Hydaspes at the place where he first crossed with his...

When Alexander had paid all due honours to those who had been killed in the battle, he offered the customary sacrifices to the gods in gratitude for his victory, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest

78 72.5,32.5,0 he again offered sacrifice with a view to crossing; ...remained where he was. But as the Scythians did not desist from their insults, he again offered sacrifice with a view to crossing; and Aristander told him that the omens still portended danger to himself. But...

he again offered sacrifice with a view to crossing;

81 63.5889496,45.7077742,0 while according to custom he offered sacrifice to the gods and to the river Hydaspes, as the prophets directed. When he had embarked he poured a libation into the river from the prow of the ship out of a golden goblet, invoking the Acesines as well as the Hydaspes, because he had ascertained that it is the largest of all the rivers which unite with the Hydaspes, and that river confluence was not far off. He also invoked the Indus, into which the Acesines flows after its junction with the Hydaspes. Moreover he poured out libations to his forefather Heracles, to Ammon, and the other gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and then he ordered the signal for starting seawards to be given with the trumpet. ...necessary preparations the army began to embark at the approach of the dawn; while according to custom he offered sacrifice to the gods and to the river Hydaspes, as the prophets directed. When he had embarked he poured a libation into the river from the prow of the ship out of a golden goblet, invoking the Acesines as well as the Hydaspes, because he had ascertained that it is the largest of all the rivers which unite with the Hydaspes, and that river confluence was not far off. He also invoked the Indus, into which the Acesines flows after its junction with the Hydaspes. Moreover he poured out libations to his forefather Heracles, to Ammon, and the other gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and then he ordered the signal for starting seawards to be given with the trumpet. As soon as the signal was given they commenced the voyage in regular order; for...

while according to custom he offered sacrifice to the gods and to the river Hydaspes, as the prophets directed. When he had embarked he poured a libation into the river from the prow of the ship out of a golden goblet, invoking the Acesines as well as the Hydaspes, because he had ascertained that it is the largest of all the rivers which unite with the Hydaspes, and that river confluence was not far off. He also invoked the Indus, into which the Acesines flows after its junction with the Hydaspes. Moreover he poured out libations to his forefather Heracles, to Ammon, and the other gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and then he ordered the signal for starting seawards to be given with the trumpet.

79 72.5,32.5,0 After this Alexander offered sacrifice to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice, and gave a public banquet, over which he himself presided, ...returned to the camp, shouting and singing a song of thanksgiving to Apollo. After this Alexander offered sacrifice to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice, and gave a public banquet, over which he himself presided, with the Macedonians sitting around him; and next to them the Persians; after...

After this Alexander offered sacrifice to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice, and gave a public banquet, over which he himself presided,

79 44.70127,33.18405,0 Now many beasts of burden and mules were sacrificed. ...a god}, and Ε for the initial of the phrase beginning ἔκτισε {built the city}. Now many beasts of burden and mules were sacrificed. And when the herōon was consecrated, there came to the epistyle many troops of...

Now many beasts of burden and mules were sacrificed.

81 29.904133,31.195371,0 In Soli Alexander offered sacrifice to Asclepius, conducting a procession of the entire army, celebrating a torch race, and superintending a gymnastic and musical contest. ...50 of his cavalry had been killed, and not less than 1,000 taken prisoners. In Soli Alexander offered sacrifice to Asclepius, conducting a procession of the entire army, celebrating a torch race, and superintending a gymnastic and musical contest. He granted the Solians the privilege of a democratical constitution; and then...

In Soli Alexander offered sacrifice to Asclepius, conducting a procession of the entire army, celebrating a torch race, and superintending a gymnastic and musical contest.

78 32.8125385,35.1406719,0 At this time while Alexander was offering sacrifice, and, crowned with a garland, was about to commence the first sacred rite according to custom, a certain carnivorous bird, flying over the altar, let a stone which it was carrying with its claws fall upon his head. ...their military engines upon it, and brought them close to the wall of Gaza. At this time while Alexander was offering sacrifice, and, crowned with a garland, was about to commence the first sacred rite according to custom, a certain carnivorous bird, flying over the altar, let a stone which it was carrying with its claws fall upon his head. Alexander asked Aristander, the soothsayer, what this omen meant. He replied...

At this time while Alexander was offering sacrifice, and, crowned with a garland, was about to commence the first sacred rite according to custom, a certain carnivorous bird, flying over the altar, let a stone which it was carrying with its claws fall upon his head.

78 34.46203,31.503959,0 Thus narrowly escaping, he sacrificed to the gods as having come through mortal danger, reflecting that he, like Achilles, had done battle with a river. ...Alexander and the ships with him got safely ashore with difficulty. Thus narrowly escaping, he sacrificed to the gods as having come through mortal danger, reflecting that he, like Achilles, had done battle with a river. 17.104 Now he resumed his voyage down the river and sailed out into the Ocean...

Thus narrowly escaping, he sacrificed to the gods as having come through mortal danger, reflecting that he, like Achilles, had done battle with a river.

70 72.5,32.5,0 and sacrificed to Helius who had given him the eastern regions to conquer. ...those who had distinguished themselves in accordance with their deserts, and sacrificed to Helius who had given him the eastern regions to conquer. 17.97 Again he embarked with his Friends upon the ships and continued his...

and sacrificed to Helius who had given him the eastern regions to conquer.

75 72.5,32.5,0 On the twenty-fourth his fever was violent and he had to be carried forth to perform his sacrifices ...vacant posts in the army, and how they might be filled with experienced men. On the twenty-fourth his fever was violent and he had to be carried forth to perform his sacrifices; moreover, he ordered his principal officers to tarry in the court of the...

On the twenty-fourth his fever was violent and he had to be carried forth to perform his sacrifices

79 44.42082,32.53617,0 He then offered to the Olympian Zeus the sacrifice which had been instituted by Archelaus, and had been customary up to that time; and he celebrated the public contest of the Olympic games at Aegae. ...braggarts. 1.11 Having settled these affairs, he returned into Macedonia. He then offered to the Olympian Zeus the sacrifice which had been instituted by Archelaus, and had been customary up to that time; and he celebrated the public contest of the Olympic games at Aegae. It is said that he also held a public contest in honour of the Muses. At this...

He then offered to the Olympian Zeus the sacrifice which had been instituted by Archelaus, and had been customary up to that time; and he celebrated the public contest of the Olympic games at Aegae.

78 22.3484,38.1478,0 When he came to Elaēus he offered sacrifice to Protesilaus upon the tomb of that hero, ...at Sestus, in twenty days altogether from the time of his starting from home. When he came to Elaēus he offered sacrifice to Protesilaus upon the tomb of that hero, both for other reasons and because Protesilaus seemed to have been the first of...

When he came to Elaēus he offered sacrifice to Protesilaus upon the tomb of that hero,

80 26.220385,40.051661,0 Tarrying here fifteen days, he offered sacrifice to the gods according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic contest, ...largest city of Hyrcania, where also was the seat of the Hyrcanian government. Tarrying here fifteen days, he offered sacrifice to the gods according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic contest, after which he began his march towards Parthia; thence to the confines of Areia...

Tarrying here fifteen days, he offered sacrifice to the gods according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic contest,

81 54.41921,36.82555,0 On the following day he sailed down to the other island which was in the deep sea; and having come to shore here also, he offered other sacrifices to other gods and in another manner. ...to those gods to whom he said he had been directed by Ammon to sacrifice. On the following day he sailed down to the other island which was in the deep sea; and having come to shore here also, he offered other sacrifices to other gods and in another manner. These sacrifices he also offered according to the oracular instructions of...

On the following day he sailed down to the other island which was in the deep sea; and having come to shore here also, he offered other sacrifices to other gods and in another manner.

76 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 There he sacrificed some bulls to Poseidon and cast them into the sea; and having poured out a libation after the sacrifice, he threw the goblet and bowls, which were golden, into the deep as thankofferings, praying the god to escort safely for him the fleet, which he intended to despatch to the Persian Gulf and the mouths of the Euphrates and Tigres. ...he might be able to say that he had navigated the great outer sea of India. There he sacrificed some bulls to Poseidon and cast them into the sea; and having poured out a libation after the sacrifice, he threw the goblet and bowls, which were golden, into the deep as thankofferings, praying the god to escort safely for him the fleet, which he intended to despatch to the Persian Gulf and the mouths of the Euphrates and Tigres. 6.28 Certain authors have said (though to me the statement seems incredible)...

There he sacrificed some bulls to Poseidon and cast them into the sea; and having poured out a libation after the sacrifice, he threw the goblet and bowls, which were golden, into the deep as thankofferings, praying the god to escort safely for him the fleet, which he intended to despatch to the Persian Gulf and the mouths of the Euphrates and Tigres.

78 64.9999999,20.0000001,0 He made lavish sacrifices to the gods at Dium in Macedonia ...lay and by appeals aroused their enthusiasm for the contests which lay ahead. He made lavish sacrifices to the gods at Dium in Macedonia and held the dramatic contests in honour of Zeus and the Muses which Archelaüs...

He made lavish sacrifices to the gods at Dium in Macedonia

80 22.491299,40.177012,0 Alexander, rejoicing in so memorable a victory, by which he believed that the bounds of the Orient were opened to him, sacrificed victims to the Sun; ...and of the district adjoining it, was entrusted to Sisocostus. 9.1.1-2 Alexander, rejoicing in so memorable a victory, by which he believed that the bounds of the Orient were opened to him, sacrificed victims to the Sun; then, in order that his soldiers also might meet the rest of the war with...

Alexander, rejoicing in so memorable a victory, by which he believed that the bounds of the Orient were opened to him, sacrificed victims to the Sun;

76 72.5,32.5,0 Alexander himself climbed to the top of a high ridge and by the light of several torches sacrificed to the tutelary gods of the area in traditional manner. ...to refresh themselves and to be ready and under arms at the third watch. Alexander himself climbed to the top of a high ridge and by the light of several torches sacrificed to the tutelary gods of the area in traditional manner. 4.6.10-13 Therefore the signal for retreat was sounded, and on the following...

Alexander himself climbed to the top of a high ridge and by the light of several torches sacrificed to the tutelary gods of the area in traditional manner.

75 36.15704,36.85367,0 But he himself with the infantry and the royal squadron of cavalry came to Magarsus, where he offered sacrifice to the Magarsian Athena. ...cavalry under Philotas to march through the Aleian plain to the river Pyramus. But he himself with the infantry and the royal squadron of cavalry came to Magarsus, where he offered sacrifice to the Magarsian Athena. Thence he marched to Mallus, where he rendered to Amphilochus the sacrificial...

But he himself with the infantry and the royal squadron of cavalry came to Magarsus, where he offered sacrifice to the Magarsian Athena.

81 35.4852,36.756188,0 He visited the tombs of the heroes Achilles, Ajax, and the rest and honoured them with offerings and other appropriate marks of respect, ...signifying that he received Asia from the gods as a spear-won prize. He visited the tombs of the heroes Achilles, Ajax, and the rest and honoured them with offerings and other appropriate marks of respect, and then proceeded to make an accurate count of his accompanying...

He visited the tombs of the heroes Achilles, Ajax, and the rest and honoured them with offerings and other appropriate marks of respect,

71 26.23873,39.9577,0 Then Alexander made splendid offerings to the god and gave his priests large gifts of money. ...god gave answer that this was given to him, and that Philip was fully avenged. Then Alexander made splendid offerings to the god and gave his priests large gifts of money. Section 29 When he had returned from Egypt into Phoenicia, he honoured the...

Then Alexander made splendid offerings to the god and gave his priests large gifts of money.

81 25.54359,29.20514,0 He offered sacrifice upon it, and arranged a fort ...the rook which had been inexpugnable to Heracles was occupied by Alexander. He offered sacrifice upon it, and arranged a fort, committing the superintendence of the garrison to Sisicottus, who long before...

He offered sacrifice upon it, and arranged a fort

78 72.803461,34.75257,0 Alexander there offered sacrifice to the gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest near the river. The sacrifices were favourable to his crossing. ...the city of Taxila, the largest town between the rivers Indus and Hydaspes. Alexander there offered sacrifice to the gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest near the river. The sacrifices were favourable to his crossing. 5.8 This has been the method of constructing bridges, practised by the Romans...

Alexander there offered sacrifice to the gods to whom he was in the habit of sacrificing, and celebrated a gymnastic and horse contest near the river. The sacrifices were favourable to his crossing.

78 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 Arriving at the city of Nicaea, he offered sacrifice to Athena and then advanced towards the Cophen, ...the Parapamisadae and of the rest of the country as far as the river Cophen. Arriving at the city of Nicaea, he offered sacrifice to Athena and then advanced towards the Cophen, sending a herald forward to Taxiles and the otter chiefs on this side the river...

Arriving at the city of Nicaea, he offered sacrifice to Athena and then advanced towards the Cophen,

79 He sacrificed to the god and made the rest of his journey. ...and he learned from the inhabitants that the shrine was the tomb of Osiris. He sacrificed to the god and made the rest of his journey. And when he came to the plain, he saw a very large district stretching out...

He sacrificed to the god and made the rest of his journey.

78 30.01396,31.27873,0 Moreover, he erected altars for the gods, which down to the present time are revered by the kings of the Praesii when they cross the river, and on them they offer sacrifices in the Hellenic manner. ...were heavier than those in common use, and left them scattered up and down. Moreover, he erected altars for the gods, which down to the present time are revered by the kings of the Praesii when they cross the river, and on them they offer sacrifices in the Hellenic manner. Androcottus, when he was a stripling, saw Alexander himself, and we are told...

Moreover, he erected altars for the gods, which down to the present time are revered by the kings of the Praesii when they cross the river, and on them they offer sacrifices in the Hellenic manner.

78 86.51155633333333,25.621435,0 celebrating certain mysterious sacred rites and sacrificing to the god Fear. ...slept, himself passed the night in front of his tent with his seer Aristander, celebrating certain mysterious sacred rites and sacrificing to the god Fear. Meanwhile the older of his companions, and particularly Parmenio, when they saw...

celebrating certain mysterious sacred rites and sacrificing to the god Fear.

81 43.494324,36.573315,0 He performed costly sacrifices to the gods and entertained his friends bountifully. ...returned to Egypt. 17.72. Alexander held games in honour of his victories. He performed costly sacrifices to the gods and entertained his friends bountifully. While they were feasting and the drinking was far advanced, as they began to be...

He performed costly sacrifices to the gods and entertained his friends bountifully.

79 52.89029,29.93482,0 made a splendid sacrifice to Athena ...accompanying forces. 17.18 Alexander welcomed the prediction of the seer and made a splendid sacrifice to Athena, dedicating his own armour to the goddess. Then, taking the finest of the...

made a splendid sacrifice to Athena

81 26.23873,39.9577,0 Then he performed rich sacrifices to the gods and rewarded those who had borne themselves well in battle with gifts appropriate to each, ...even those of the Persians who had distinguished themselves by courage. Then he performed rich sacrifices to the gods and rewarded those who had borne themselves well in battle with gifts appropriate to each, and rested the army for some days. Then he marched on towards Egypt, and as he...

Then he performed rich sacrifices to the gods and rewarded those who had borne themselves well in battle with gifts appropriate to each,

74 36.15704,36.85367,0 He rested his army for thirty days and offered splendid sacrifices to the gods, ...in readiness and fully equipped, and the stream spanned by a floating bridge. He rested his army for thirty days and offered splendid sacrifices to the gods, and then moved his army across and experienced a startling fright and relief...

He rested his army for thirty days and offered splendid sacrifices to the gods,

80 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 Again, Alexander set up altars, as limits of his Indian Expedition, in the farthermost regions reached by him in Eastern India, thus imitating Heracles and Dionysus. 3.5 Again, Alexander set up altars, as limits of his Indian Expedition, in the farthermost regions reached by him in Eastern India, thus imitating Heracles and Dionysus. So then, this custom was indeed in existence. 13.26 It is said that the city...

Again, Alexander set up altars, as limits of his Indian Expedition, in the farthermost regions reached by him in Eastern India, thus imitating Heracles and Dionysus.

5 77.5,22.5,0 And when he went up into the temple, he offered sacrifice to God, according to the high priest's direction, and magnificently treated both the high priest and the priests. ...his right hand, the priests ran along by him, and he came into the city. And when he went up into the temple, he offered sacrifice to God, according to the high priest's direction, and magnificently treated both the high priest and the priests. And when the Book of Daniel was showed him (23) wherein Daniel declared that...

And when he went up into the temple, he offered sacrifice to God, according to the high priest's direction, and magnificently treated both the high priest and the priests.

75 35.234167,31.776667,0 Alexander, proclaimed king of Asia, made magnificent sacrifices to the gods and rewarded his friends with wealth, estates, and provinces. ...issue, the empire of the Persians was thought to be utterly dissolved, and Alexander, proclaimed king of Asia, made magnificent sacrifices to the gods and rewarded his friends with wealth, estates, and provinces. And being desirous of honour among the Greeks, he wrote them that all their...

Alexander, proclaimed king of Asia, made magnificent sacrifices to the gods and rewarded his friends with wealth, estates, and provinces.

77 43.494324,36.573315,0 The king, after sending on a horseman to order them to return and await his presence, came up, and having sacrificed victims to Minerva Victoria, restored his rule to Sisimithres, giving him hope of a still greater province if he cultivated his friendship with loyalty. ...kindred, not even waiting for the pledge of parole which Oxartes had promised. The king, after sending on a horseman to order them to return and await his presence, came up, and having sacrificed victims to Minerva Victoria, restored his rule to Sisimithres, giving him hope of a still greater province if he cultivated his friendship with loyalty. He ordered Sisimithres’ two sons, whom their father had delivered to him, to...

The king, after sending on a horseman to order them to return and await his presence, came up, and having sacrificed victims to Minerva Victoria, restored his rule to Sisimithres, giving him hope of a still greater province if he cultivated his friendship with loyalty.

81 66.82551,39.046026,0 Accordingly, Alexander set up as many altars as there were streams, and having offered sacrifice, went on for thirty stadia. ...shoal. You would have thought that a war had been waged with the river. Accordingly, Alexander set up as many altars as there were streams, and having offered sacrifice, went on for thirty stadia. 9.9.26-27 Then the hand-claps and cheers of the soldiers and boatmen, hailing...

Accordingly, Alexander set up as many altars as there were streams, and having offered sacrifice, went on for thirty stadia.

74 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 Two days were spent in anger; on the third day he came out and ordered twelve altars of squared stone to be erected as a memorial of his expedition. ...to be closed, and all to be refused admission except his regular attendants. Two days were spent in anger; on the third day he came out and ordered twelve altars of squared stone to be erected as a memorial of his expedition. He also gave directions that the fortifications of the camp be extended, and...

Two days were spent in anger; on the third day he came out and ordered twelve altars of squared stone to be erected as a memorial of his expedition.

79 75.5556504,32.0416714,0 But Alexander himself remained behind at Ephesus, where he offered a sacrifice to Artemis and conducted a procession in her honour with the whole of his army fully armed and marshalled for battle. ...and to remit the tribute which they were accustomed to pay to the foreigners. But Alexander himself remained behind at Ephesus, where he offered a sacrifice to Artemis and conducted a procession in her honour with the whole of his army fully armed and marshalled for battle. On the following day he took the rest of his infantry, the archers, the...

But Alexander himself remained behind at Ephesus, where he offered a sacrifice to Artemis and conducted a procession in her honour with the whole of his army fully armed and marshalled for battle.

80 27.339722,37.941944,0 Thence he marched to Mallus, where he rendered to Amphilochus the sacrificial honours due to a hero. ...cavalry came to Magarsus, where he offered sacrifice to the Magarsian Athena. Thence he marched to Mallus, where he rendered to Amphilochus the sacrificial honours due to a hero. He also arrested those who were creating a sedition among the citizens, and...

Thence he marched to Mallus, where he rendered to Amphilochus the sacrificial honours due to a hero.

80 35.4852,36.756188,0 In regard to these matters he offered sacrifice, and the victims appeared favourable. ...Egyptian Isis. He also pointed out where the wall was to be carried round it. In regard to these matters he offered sacrifice, and the victims appeared favourable. 3.5 At Memphis, many embassies from Greece reached him; and he sent away no...

In regard to these matters he offered sacrifice, and the victims appeared favourable.

80 29.904133,31.195371,0 Alexander thereupon offered sacrifice to the moon, the sun and the earth, whose deed this was, according to common report. ...army rest, and while so doing, an eclipse of the moon nearly total occurred. Alexander thereupon offered sacrifice to the moon, the sun and the earth, whose deed this was, according to common report. Aristander thought that this eclipse of the moon was a portent favourable to...

Alexander thereupon offered sacrifice to the moon, the sun and the earth, whose deed this was, according to common report.

79 44.79467829666667,34.52908255,0 At Susa Alexander offered sacrifice after the custom of his fathers, and celebrated a torch race and a gymnastic contest; ...goddesses at Eleusis, knows the altar of Eudanemus which is upon the plain. At Susa Alexander offered sacrifice after the custom of his fathers, and celebrated a torch race and a gymnastic contest; and then, leaving Abulites, a Persian, as viceroy of Susiana, Mazarus, one of...

At Susa Alexander offered sacrifice after the custom of his fathers, and celebrated a torch race and a gymnastic contest;

78 48.24854,32.19202,0 He then offered sacrifice to the gods in his customary manner and celebrated an equestrian and gymnastic contest. ...well as the Macedonians from his army who were now unfit for military service. He then offered sacrifice to the gods in his customary manner and celebrated an equestrian and gymnastic contest. When he saw that the Scythians were not retiring from the river's bank, but...

He then offered sacrifice to the gods in his customary manner and celebrated an equestrian and gymnastic contest.

81 63.5889496,45.7077742,0 Having offered sacrifice here to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice, ...army towards Mount Caucasus, where he founded a city and named it Alexandreia. Having offered sacrifice here to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice, he crossed Mount Caucasus, after appointing Proexes, a Persian, viceroy over...

Having offered sacrifice here to the gods to whom it was his custom to sacrifice,

81 69.310577,34.992703,0 But. when he offered sacrifice with a view to crossing, the victims proved to be unfavourable; and though he was vexed at this, he nevertheless controlled himself and remained where he was. ...over against them, he began to prepare the skins for the passage of the river. But. when he offered sacrifice with a view to crossing, the victims proved to be unfavourable; and though he was vexed at this, he nevertheless controlled himself and remained where he was. But as the Scythians did not desist from their insults, he again offered...

But. when he offered sacrifice with a view to crossing, the victims proved to be unfavourable; and though he was vexed at this, he nevertheless controlled himself and remained where he was.

81 63.5889496,45.7077742,0 he was neglectful of Dionysus, and sacrificed to the Dioscūri instead; ...used to offer sacrifice to him every year. But they say that on this occasion he was neglectful of Dionysus, and sacrificed to the Dioscūri instead; for he had resolved to offer sacrifice to those deities for some reason or...

he was neglectful of Dionysus, and sacrificed to the Dioscūri instead;

80 66.947223,39.656498,0 When the altars were completed, he offered sacrifice upon them according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest. ...him so far as a conqueror, and also to serve as monuments of his own labours. When the altars were completed, he offered sacrifice upon them according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest. After adding the country as far as the river Hyphasis to the dominion of Porus...

When the altars were completed, he offered sacrifice upon them according to his custom, and celebrated a gymnastic and equestrian contest.

80 75.5556504,32.0416714,0 Alexander there offered sacrifice to Dionysus, and feasted in company with his companions. ...hymns in. honour of Dionysus, and invoking the deity by his various names. Alexander there offered sacrifice to Dionysus, and feasted in company with his companions. Some authors have also stated, but I do not know if any one will believe it...

Alexander there offered sacrifice to Dionysus, and feasted in company with his companions.

77 71.8406,36.2553,0 Then indeed they returned to the island in the river; and having moored his vessels near the extremity of it, Alexander offered sacrifice to those gods to whom he said he had been directed by Ammon to sacrifice. ...from the first island, they descried another which was quite out in the sea. Then indeed they returned to the island in the river; and having moored his vessels near the extremity of it, Alexander offered sacrifice to those gods to whom he said he had been directed by Ammon to sacrifice. On the following day he sailed down to the other island which was in the deep...

Then indeed they returned to the island in the river; and having moored his vessels near the extremity of it, Alexander offered sacrifice to those gods to whom he said he had been directed by Ammon to sacrifice.

79 70.12808435,29.0592303,0 In Ecbatana Alexander offered sacrifice according to his custom, for good fortune; and he celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest. He also held drinking parties with his Companions. ...out one libation, and after it sang a song of thanksgiving to Apollo. 7.14 In Ecbatana Alexander offered sacrifice according to his custom, for good fortune; and he celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest. He also held drinking parties with his Companions. At this time Hephaestion fell sick; and they say that the stadium was full of...

In Ecbatana Alexander offered sacrifice according to his custom, for good fortune; and he celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest. He also held drinking parties with his Companions.

79 48.51696,34.80523,0 Alexander offered sacrifices in thanks for the preservation of his ships and men, and games were held: ...was going to take his army on their way to Susa---and here the two forces met. Alexander offered sacrifices in thanks for the preservation of his ships and men, and games were held: wherever Nearchus appeared among the troops they showered him with flowers and...

Alexander offered sacrifices in thanks for the preservation of his ships and men, and games were held:

81 47.5,30.5,0 Thence he crossed the stream and came to Memphis; where he offered sacrifice to Apis and the other gods, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest, the most distinguished artists in these matters coming to him from Greece. ...the places on the march through the voluntary surrender of the inhabitants. Thence he crossed the stream and came to Memphis; where he offered sacrifice to Apis and the other gods, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest, the most distinguished artists in these matters coming to him from Greece. From Memphis he sailed down the river towards the sea, embarking the...

Thence he crossed the stream and came to Memphis; where he offered sacrifice to Apis and the other gods, and celebrated a gymnastic and musical contest, the most distinguished artists in these matters coming to him from Greece.

78 31.254278,29.849667,0