Green suggested that, in the context of the period, Alexander formed quite strong friendships with women, including Ada of Caria, who adopted him, and even Darius' mother Sisygambis, who supposedly died from grief upon hearing of Alexander's death.
Alexander dannede ganske stærke venskaber med kvinder, herunder Ada af Caria, der adopterede ham, og selv Darius mor Sisygambis, der angiveligt døde af sorg da hun fik kundskab om Alexanders død.