I am from the Republic of Macedonia, so this is a popular debate here. People of this sub are probably familiar with the name dispute between Greece and my country. I'm not a fool to believe that we are ancestors of the once great king, since we are Slavs (although the Slavs did mix with the people who lived here upon their arival), but the current natuonalist government of mine is trying to form a new national identity, building huge monuments of Alexander and Philip, the stupidest thing they could do, which ruins the neighbour relations we have with Greece. But were Alexander and the macedons actually greeks? At that time the the greeks hated macedons and considered them savages, the known statesman and philosopher Demosthenes held open speeches against Philip and his "tribe". Now the modern day greeks believe that he was greek. But on the other hand, during his campaigns, Alaxander spread hellenic culture wherever he went. However, this could have been a result from his teachings by the great Aristotle. It's all very confusing to me. I'd like to have some of your insights on the matter.