4b- 11. How did Alexander create his own myth?

The easiest way to answer this question is to take the specifics completely out- how are myths created in general? This question is easier to answer. Simply leave out the details and tell the story a little differently every time. By doing this, people start spreading the story around, and if someone hears two different versions of that story, then they try to make sense of it by combining both versions. Then you have a completely different and 100% original story that you didn't tell, getting spread around. Alexander made sure to keep himself vague to his citizens. He never let his personal life get in the way of his conquest, which left an air of mystery between his people, so when rumors spread about him, sometimes he'd hear the other end of it, decide he liked what he heard, and just go along with it. When he entered Egypt, they called him the son of a god, and this title left an impression on him. By the time Alexander had reached India, he truly believed that his father was not Philip II of Macedon, but an immortal ruler of the world. When you put on an act for long enough, you start to forget who you originally were, and you believe the act yourself. Not to mention that as his journey went on, Alexander lost more and more of his sanity, most likely due to the pressure and confusion of ruling such a massive empire. The truth is, Alexander created his own myth by believing that he was something different. Once you convince yourself, it doesn't take much longer before other people start to believe it, too.