Dhu al-Qarnayn
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Dhu al-Qarnayn, meaning 'The Two-Horned One,' is a figure in the Quran often identified with Alexander the Great, who was depicted with the Horns of Ammon. This association reflects the lasting cultural impact of Ammon's symbolism in the Middle East.
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Dhu al-Qarnayn's identification with Alexander reflects medieval Islamic exegesis.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Alexander the Great
- co occurs with
- Zeus, Ammon, Jupiter Ammon
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Alexander the Great being allegedly referred to in the Quran as “Dhu al-Qarnayn” (The Two-Horned One), a supposed reference to his depiction on Middle Eastern coins and statuary as having horns, consistent with the view of most scholars on Islamic exegesis that Dhu al-Qarnayn was Alexander the Great.”
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