Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth
Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth was an exhibition that ran from 21 October 2022 to 19 February 2023 at the British Library in London, England, focusing on the narratives surrounding Alexander the Great. Ubisoft provided the library with a large-scale digital reconstruction of the Tomb of Alexander the Great as it appeared in the 2017 video game Assassin's Creed: Origins.[1]
Official summary[edit | edit source]
When it comes to making myths, Alexander the Great's story has it all.
He built an empire that stretched across the world. Rode across the sky on a flying chariot. And descended to the bottom of the sea in a glass bell.
Or did he?
Piece together an epic tale 2,000 years in the telling. From astrological clay tablets, ancient papyri, and medieval manuscripts, to Hollywood and Bollywood movies and cutting-edge videogames, our major exhibition crosses continents to explore the fantastical stories that turned legacy into legend.
Pharaoh, prophet, philosopher. European, Middle Eastern, and Asian cultures have all moulded Alexander into the fictional hero they want him to be. And today, artists and storytellers alike are still trying to reimagine the man and his myth. Who was he really? You'll have to decide for yourself.[2]
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Assassin’s Creed Partners with British Library for Alexander the Great Exhibition on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth. British Library. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved on 3 May 2024.