Ancient source

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

Created by an Egyptian, found in House of Faun, Pompeii
A Mosaic of Alexander charge at battle of Isthmus 333 BC

Question 2

Content

Answer 2

Sarrissa surrounding Darius -> Persian forces were enveloped by the Macedonians
Highlights Alexander tactical use of cavalry to charge at enemy commanders.

Question 3

Audience + motive

Answer 3

Apparently created for Macedonian king -> Greek audience
Creates a viewpoint of Alexander as brave /warriors, while the Persian are cowardly and weak.

Question 4

Reliability

Answer 4

Hellenic viewpoint -> bias to exaggerate characteristic to portray a strong Macedonian general
Mosaic had been damaged -> limiting reliability

Question 5

usefulness

Answer 5

Shows that Alexander was brave but also reckless
Highlights tactics and weapons of both armies
Depicts how the Persians were defeated at Isthmus.