1. The End

2. Alex at Susa
Calanus episode where he tells Alexander he “will see you in Babylon”
Neat wine drinking contest where a supposed 41 men died.
A number of companions are “forced” to marry against their will.
Arrival of Epigoni angers the Macedonians
Restores the tomb of Cyrus
Offers to clear all debts of wedding guests
Many rebellions especially in India.
Increased confidence of Satrapies and subjects.
Opis

4. Death of Hephaestion Uncontrollable grief displayed by Alex
Kills physician Glaucias.
Massacres the Cosseans
Spends 10,000 on the funeral
Orders shrine of Asclepius to be burned to the ground

5. Return to Babylon

6. ill Fated?

7. The negative omens
Ravens kill each other outside the city in Alex’s presence.
No lobe on the liver of a sacrifice offered up to ascertain Alex’s future.
Tame ass attacked a lion
Dionysius sits on his throne.
Tries to enter the city in a westerly direction but cant.
Hat and ribbon story on the river

8. What has happened to Alex?

9. PSYCHOTIC BREAKDOWN Palace filled with soothsayers
A slave to his fears
The letter to Cleomenes about Hephaestion is worrying concerning the degree to which his despotism had increased.
Worried about the threat of Antipater and his sons. (Story of Cassander)
PSYCHOTIC BREAKDOWN

10. Too much for Cassander?

11. Massive drinking party.
The Final Straw
Massive drinking party.
Lingers on in fever
Dies bc

14. The demise of Alexander
Numerous wounds
Death of Hephaestion
Hardship of Gedrosia
Fever/Malaria
Psychotic Breakdown caused by constant pressure to please disparate views while servicing his own relentless pothos.