Alexander the Great was a legendary ruler. What were some of the myths that rose around his fame?

He became king upon his father's death in 336 BCE and went on to conquer most of the known world of his day.

The legend of Alexander started spreading right after Alexander's death and overshadowed his real life. Alexander became a mythical figure, a theme for folk-songs, epics and anecdotes. Even his name was modified or distorted.