What was the meaning of Alexander's last wish after death?

[Kelly6]

I desire that when my coffin is transported to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard shall display the wealth I collected," the king said.

My last wish is that both my hands hang out of my coffin,

[jojouzumaki]

The first was that all the best doctors of his kingdom would lead the funeral procession. The second instruction was that the gems, gold and diamonds in his treasure that Alexander had amassed during his many victories across the world be thrown along the course of his funeral procession. The third instruction was that while placing his body in the coffin his hands should be kept hanging outside.

From what I understand, first wish meant that death is inevitable that regardless of all the best doctor he have none of them can save/cure him. Second wish meant a simple proof that there is no amount of wealth that he can bring to the other world. Last wish was to let his hands hang outside the coffin was to prove that in the end you depart empty-handed. Just the way you had come into this world.

[jojouzumaki]

I appreciate the vote. Thank you.

[electromagnetic]

Cannot take the wealth with you and he knew that.

you’re hands out in both sides? 🤣 I think mine is no one is allowed to cry.

[OlderAndWiser]

Here are the things I can't take with me!

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Dropping his trophies to this path is a way to enforce again the symbol of his own importance in the world. It celebrates his name with belongings he knows he doesn't need in the afterlife.

The hanging hands are intriguing though... It could be seen as a subversive message, as it probably contradicts the socials rules of his time?

I suppose it can be comprehended when studying the ways of his era?

[Dongie]

Why not in symbolic to be reaching for those things?

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I really don't know, I don't have enough information on this

[Dongie]

Eeh, ok.

[molonski2]

No idea , but the entire thing is utterly stupid , celebrations of death are purely for the living , not for the dead , so whatever he wanted it to mean , its really means nothing , and as for wealth , no matter who you are , it can't be taken with you..

Just like a drug dealer buried in a Gold coffin , you still remain just a piece of shit.

[loveslongnails]

He was a narcissist; what more meaning does one need?

[RavVid]

I was unaware of these instructions. Thanks.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

That even the mightiest of kings go empty handed to the grave and is burried in same land as the commoners.

[Lliam]

You can't take it with you.

[Anonymous]

Dunno, but he must have been great if he could make wishes after he was dead.

[ehatsham_hussain]

It means this world's wealth is useless..

[FunkyMonkee]

Who's Alexander?

[Dongie]

Actually, Alex the ordinary. Ruler of some islands.

[exitseven]

He was rrying to see if he could take it with him

[noohair]

Not a Jewish funeral. lol.

[CubaPirate]

See you on the other side

[Bricealan]

"HuH?

[AGAM1]

Not sure what?

[MrGSpotHer]

Who's this now?

[Walksbehindtherows]

Who is Alexander?

[jboy1989]

Alexander the great ! You not heard of him before? Your history teachers must have done a poor job.

[Walksbehindtherows]

@jboy1989 yeah now I remember that name