Bucephalus Also known as: Bucephalas · Boukephalos
Community · Bucephalus Bucephalus or Bucephalas, was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity.
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Related to Plutarch 100% primary biographer of the horse's taming
The historian Plutarch provides the most famous account of the young Alexander taming the wild horse by turning it toward the sun to hide its shadow.
Related to Boukephala and Nikaia 100% city founded in honor of the horse
Alexander the Great founded this city in the Punjab region of modern-day Pakistan to commemorate the death of his beloved horse after the Battle of the Hydaspes.
Related to Arrian 95% historian who documented the horse's death
Arrian, in his 'Anabasis of Alexander', corroborates the story of the horse's death and the subsequent founding of the city of Bucephala.
Related to Battle of the Hydaspes 95% the final battle where the horse died
This 326 BC battle against King Porus is historically cited as the location where Bucephalus died, either from battle wounds or old age.
Related to Thessaly 90% region famous for breeding the horse
The horse was of Thessalian origin, a region in Greece renowned in antiquity for producing the finest warhorses and cavalrymen.
Related to Alexander the Great 90% legendary warhorse and companion
Bucephalus was Alexander's favorite horse, famously tamed by him as a boy, and accompanied him throughout his campaigns until its death in India.
Related to Philip II of Macedon 85% famous horse acquired by Philip for his son
According to legend, Philip purchased Bucephalus for his son Alexander after the boy successfully tamed the wild horse, symbolizing Alexander's future potential.