Celtic Allies and Illyrian Rivals - Anabasis of Alexander the Great by Arrian - Book 1 Chapter 4 & 5

Описание: Alexander the Great faces the army of Getae and crosses the might river Danube. After the battle, he made sacrifices to Zeus, Hercules and the river Ister. Many representatives from people near and beyond Danube came to pay their respects to Alexander himself. This must have taken some time, for the last ones were the distant Celts from the shores of Adriatic sea. This was part of the Celtic great migrations from their homelands in the heart of Europe.

After exchanging pledges of friendship and hospitality, he marched against the rebellious Illyrians. They were ancient people living on the eastern coast of Adriatic, and were ancient rivals of Macedonia. Cleitos, the main proponent of the revolt, already held a grudge against the Macedonians. His father, Bardylis, was killed by Philip in 358 BC, and he was once more defeated about a decade later, robbing him of a father and full sovereignty. Arrian doesn’t name what tribe specifically Cleitos led, perhaps Dardani or Dassaretii. Either way, he also convinced king Glaucias of Taulantians to join him. Langarus, king of Agrianians and Alexander's friend, would attack another tribe in the meantime.

Alexander tried to siege the city of Pelium, but he was soon surrounded. He would need another brilliant plan to transform his difficult position into a victory.

Timestamps:
0:14 - Chapter 4 - Crossing the Danube
3:10 - Razing the city of Getae
3:25 - Alexander makes sacrifices
4:14 - Celts arrive
5:15 - Celts fear only that the sky would fall on them
6:45 - Chapter 5 - Illyria
7:05 - Langarus, king of Agrianians
10:28 - Pelium
11:37 - Alexander's exile
12:53 - Foraging and skirmishing


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