Sisygambis to Alexander<hr>
       On this day, Alexander, I sincerely believe that you are worthy of being the son of Jupiter.<hr>
Your dignity surpasses that of ordinary men. There have been victors and conquerors<hr>
in the past, but none have ever matched your ability to treat the defeated as if they were victorious or to share the conquered empire with the children of your enemies. Even if you are not of divine origin, you deserve offerings and altars for your remarkable actions. Rather than speaking of the military exploits you performed to become the master of the world, I prefer to emphasize your clemency and kindness. I know that if I were to erect a trophy with the spoils of your enemies, it would awaken in me more pain than joy today. I remember the moment you covered my son's body with your cloak and shed tears upon discovering him after he was brutally murdered by the traitor Bessus. No, Alexander, I do not consider you merely the former enemy of Darius, but also the avenger of his death, the protector of his mother and wife, the husband of his daughter, and the rightful heir to the throne of the great Cyrus.<hr> 
      Indeed, you listened to my son's last words. He expressed his gratitude for the debts we owed you. He wished for your glory, declaring he died as a friend and servant. Instead of lamenting his fate, he desired you to become the victor of the entire world, the avenger of his death, and the one to perpetuate his memory. My dear Darius, you truly spoke as a son when talking about Alexander, and I give thanks to the gods for allowing you finally to acknowledge our debt to his benevolence and kindness. Today, I view you through these twin lenses. The entire earth resonates with your victories; you are the master and the conqueror of all men. No one can ignore your achievements. Even the games of your childhood will provide lessons for all the kings who come after you. The expanse of your conquests is known everywhere. No one is ignorant of the glory of your war in Greece, the imposing ruins of Thebes that you razed stand testament to your victory. The battle at the crossing of the Granicus reveals your conduct and courage, as do the events of the famous siege of Tyre. The battle of Arbela was too remarkable to be unknown to all. The conquering of the Indies and the defeat of Porus on the banks of the Hydaspes will forever stand as monuments to your pride. Not only is it known that you defeated this great king, but it is also known that after conquering his kingdom, you made it even greater than it was before. Thus, one can call you not only the victor of this prince but also the conqueror of Porus, for it seems that you fought only to make him larger. The city of the Oxydracae, where you demonstrated so much resolve, is known to all, considered the battlefield where your great heart dared to defy both death and destiny, overcoming them both. Ultimately, Alexander, the testimonies of your valor and your conquests are found everywhere.<hr>
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