Bucephalus

horse of Alexander the Great

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Bucephalus was the spirited horse of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia who conquered the Persian empire and extended his influence to India. The name Bucephalus, meaning "bull-headed," originates from Greek. While Bucephalus is primarily known as Alexander's horse, the term can also refer to a genus of parasitic trematodes or, archaically, to any spirited riding horse. The story of Bucephalus is intertwined with Alexander's military campaigns and legendary status.1234

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Alexander the Great
Invasion of India
…Bucephala (named after his horse Bucephalus, which died there); and Porus became his ally.
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…Bucephala (named after his horse Bucephalus, which died there); and Porus became his ally.
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pet
…Great and his favourite horse, Bucephalus, has become legendary, while in the modern age the popularity of such canine motion-picture stars as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie is further evidence of the importance placed on the relationship between owner and pet.
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…Great and his favourite horse, Bucephalus, has become legendary, while in the modern age the popularity of such canine motion-picture stars as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie is further evidence of the importance placed on the relationship between owner and pet.
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