Alexander the Great’s Sister, Thessalonike, and the Mermaid Legend

Alexander the Great’s sister, Thessalonike of Macedon, was a remarkable figure.

Outliving her half-brother, she would go on to become the queen of Macedon through marriage to one of Alexander’s generals, Cassander.

During his conquests, Alexander the Great named a myriad of cities after himself, and although his sister certainly did not enjoy the widespread […] ...