1 LEGEND RESEARCH AND SUMMARY
Cleopatra - Ancient Egyptian:
- Born Circa 69 B.C Cleopatra was part of the Macedonain dynasty which she took over the rule of Egypt in the late 4th Century B.C
- Cleopatra ruled ancient Egypt for almost three decades
- She became the last dynasty of Macedonian rulers
- She was well educated, she spoke many languages
- Her mother was Cleopatra the V
- When Cleopatra was ruling Egypt grew more wealthy
- Throughout her reign she forged political alliances
- Cleopatra killed herself due to the defeat of the Roman Rival Octavian
- Her death occurred on August 12, 30 B.C.
- Cleopatra’s life has caught many historians and many people due to the dominance and power she had in such a male dominated society
Sir Issac Newton:
- Born December 25, 1642
- Died March 20th
- Newton had an impressive capacity to consider mathematical problems, he would focus on them until he has resolved the mystery behind it
- He has been considered one of the greatest geniuses of history
Some Mathematical achievements:
. Newtons identities
. Newtons Method
. Discovered a new formula for pi
Scientific achievements of Newton:
. Telescope
. Mechanics and Gravitation
- He was the initial discoverer of the infinitesimal calculus
- He lost both his mother and father
- Newton lived with his grandmother after the death of both his parents
Cleopatra and Sir Issac Newton
Alexander The Great
CHOSEN LEGEND: Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great was a ruthless, brilliant and power hungry, diplomatic and bloodthirsty ancient Macedonian ruler, he conquered many empires and lands during this time making him powerful. He was born on the 20 July 356 BC in Pella, the capital kingdom of Macedonia. Alexander the great grew up in a powerful family, raised by his father King Phillip and mother Olympias. During his early years he focused on observing his father’s ways of ruling and witnessed how his father transformed Macedonia into a powerful military. He was also taught the necessary subjects from Aristotle such as medicine, philosophy, morals, religion, logic and art. Due to these aspects in his life this caused him to have diplomatic skills and also gained his military understanding. These skills when then applied when he was in control of the regions he conquered. He was greatly admired by his people and was an inspiration to later conquerors such as Caesar and Napoleon.
Alexander loved to drink, regardless of an event or a hobby, even when hosting parties and events, he would influence drinking contests.
Alexander loved to drink, regardless of an event or a hobby, even when hosting parties and events, he would influence drinking contests.
He eliminated potential treats to his throne by executing his cousin, hence his reasoning to having no family. Though he disapproves of any feline presence and despises them. Alexander the Great wanted his casket to be made of gold and filled the casket and his body with honey.
Alexander was always exceptionally well presented, and washed his hair with saffron, to maintain the orange tint and shine. Alexander has also one blue and one brown eye.
Alexander also encouraged and embraced his bisexuality, during his time being not so controversial. Yet after defeating countries such as Persia, Alexander wore more cultural clothing and married two Persian women, for political reasoning, as well as to maintain a superior status. Whilst his army, dressed in armour made of linen, making them unstoppable.
In relation to Alexander the Great, such mythology could contrast or related to the lifestyle of alexander, in order to depict his qualities and actions which could allow us to understand the type of space and style of living he requires by translating it into contemporary designs.
Contemporary Concepts:
- Developer
- Prime Minister
- Entrepreneur
- Lawyer
- President
Final contemporary idea: The final idea chosen regarding Alexander the great in relation to a contemporary idea is The President of America. The reason behind this choice is due to the two similarities they have for example, a president and Alexander the Great both have some way of involving in war which occurs, they have many people whom admire their choices and actions, in addition to this they both have a large amount of people which work for them.
Reference List:
- Ancient Heroes 2016, ‘What was Alexander the Great’s personal life like?’, blog, viewed 17 October 2018, <http://ancientheroes.net/blog/alexander-personal-life>
- Ancient History Encyclopedia 2018, Alexander the great, viewed 18 October 2018, <https://www.ancient.eu/Alexander_the_Great/>
- Biography 2018, Isaac Newton, viewed 17 October 2018, >https://www.biography.com/news/isaac-newton-alchemy-philosophers-stone<
- Biography 2018, Cleopatra, weblog, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.biography.com/people/cleopatra-vii-9250984>
- History 2018, Cleopatra ,viewed 17 October 2018 <https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/cleopatra>
- Jarus, O. 2017, ‘Alexander the Great: Facts, Biography and Accomplishments’, LiveScience, weblog, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.livescience.com/39997-alexander-the-great.html>
- On this day 2018, Historical events in the life of Cleopatra, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.onthisday.com/people/cleopatra>
- The Famous People 2017, Alexander the Great Biography, viewed 17 October 2018, >https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/alexander-iii-of-macedon-653.php>
- Yi, C. 2017, ‘Understanding Alexander the Great, Medium, weblog, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://medium.com/@tcherry/understanding-alexander-the-great-5a4d488d312a>
