Alexander of Abonoteichus, false prophet, Roman empire, cult, religion, Roman law, Lucian
Alexander started off when he gained some medical training, even though he acquired it from something that was considered as a fraudulent by the Roman Empire. He however later branched to the mysticism of healing and establishing a different faith. He received his honor for his work in the entire Roman Empire. He established his own cult through his religious activities that outlasted him for more than a century. It was, however, unusual in his character that he created a sacred snake, which had a 'human head'. He soon began spreading a rumor that there would be a rebirth of a son to Apollo. He made the locals believe his words since he had gained so much popularity. These facts made his cult rise as one of the respected religions.
[...] Alexander the False Prophet - Lucian of Samosata (circa AD 180) Alexander's Cult Alexander started off when he gained some medical training even though he acquired it from something that was considered as a fraudulent by the Roman Empire. He however later branched to the mysticism of healing and establishing a different faith. He received his honor for his work in the entire Roman Empire. He established his own cult through his religious activities that outlasted him for more than a century. [...]
[...] The Marcus Aurelius, who was an emperor in the Roman Empire at his time while he had engaged in a war with the Germanic tribes, sought his advice. After following the advice that Glycon had given, the Roman suffered a crushing defeat. Alexander claimed that the words from the serpent had been misinterpreted leading to the defeat. The extravagant claim regarding the divine descent confirms, 'The appraisal of Alexander as the blatant charlatan,' whose aim was to play the gross credulity and achieve a 'securing again' with minimum efforts. [...]
[...] The master commanded his crew to do no harm to us. He said, "For sixty years, I have never committed murder and have led a God-fearing life." He explained his purpose for taking us abroad and the order that Alexander had given. I soon began preparing a battle for him. Prior to the attempt that he had on me, I had previously held him due to his evil character. I made my decision to put on trial to him, but Avitus, who was the governor of Bithynia, checked me. [...]
[...] He said, "What possess you that you have decided to do this for my sake?" He added that, will advance to you tremendously.' When Ifinally made my decision to sail he, sent me presents and promised to furnish my boat. I took it a sincere offer but later I finally saw the boat's master in tears while at sea. He was doubtful of the prospects and disputed with the sailors. Alexander had given the order to them to throw us into the deep sea. He aimed at solving his quarrels with me in this way. [...]
[...] Conclusion In conclusion, Alexander established his own cult through his religious activities that outlasted him for more than a century. It was therefore, inevitable that he had 'funeral games' that were worthy of his career. There was a contest as to whether the shrine should rise again. His imposters referred to the Rutilianus, whether they should decide whom to grant the preferences to succeed the shrine. They, however, kept the post that the prophet had made because he had departed from life. [...]
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