335 BC. During his Illyrian-Thracian campaign, Alexander received an embassy from far-off Celtic tribes. They were tall, haughty, and very well briefed.
335 BC. During his Illyrian-Thracian campaign, Alexander received an embassy from far-off Celtic tribes. They were tall, haughty, and very well briefed. What do you fear most? Alexander asked them. You, Sire, is what he wanted them to say. But the Celts knew that Alexander wasn’t interested in fighting them so answered honestly, What we fear most is the sky falling on our head. Alexander was unimpressed. These men are too proud! But they were also smart, for by revealing a weakness they had remained strong in this powerful king’s presence.