# Quote — Robin Lane Fox, Alexander the Great

> Olympia's royal ancestry traced back to the hero Achilles, and the blood of Helen of Troy was believed to run on her father's side.

- Author: [Robin Lane Fox](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robin-lane-fox.md)
- Book: [Alexander the Great](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robin-lane-fox/alexander-the-great.md)
- Page: 44
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/robin-lane-fox/alexander-the-great/olympias-royal-ancestry

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