Imitatio, aemulatio or comparatio? Demetrius Poliorcetes and his attitude towards Alexander the Great’s accomplishments and legacy
Imitatio, aemulatio or comparatio? Demetrius Poliorcetes and his attitude towards Alexander the Great’s accomplishments and legacy

Summary/Abstract: This article examines Demetrius Poliorcetes’ imitation of Alexander the Great. The assumption that imitatio Alexandri was his prevailing attitude towards Alexander’s memory has been broadly accepted by modern researchers. Hence, they draw parallels between the rulers and recognise the Alexander’s influence on Demetrius’ actions. The author attempts to indicate that such a method might obscure the actual intentions and accomplishments of Demetrius.

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