Straying somewhat from its usual page of reference - but I am not complaining - the British Library has an article on the Medieval manuscript blog about the use of the image and story of Alexander the Great at the Court of King Louis XIV at its most splendid, if not vainglorious, cultural zenith.
Here the Sun King was conflated not with Apollo but with Alexander the all conquering in art, drama, music and dance. King Louis was a skilled dancer, performing in Court ballets, and, of course, danced the part of Alexander in one such.
The illustrated article, which is linked to a current BL exhibition on Alexander the Great: The making of a myth, can be seen at The emperor and the Sun King
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