Die Familie von Darius vor Alexander

The Family of Darius before Alexander

Following the defeat of the Persian emperor Darius by Alexander, Darius's mother appealed to their conquerer for mercy. However, she mistook Alexander for his friend Hephaestion. Alexander, in red armour, graciously turned this mistake into both a compliment for Hephaestion, 'another Alexander', and an assurance that he would protect Darius's family.