I think she most likely was involved, but I doubt she cooperated with several Macedonian nobles - including her son's friends - without Alex being aware and while she was in Epiros. I think Alex's character fits with him being complicit too.
If I was in his position after the murder, and not involved (say despite my vanity and our rivalry I loved dad so much that I wouldn't do it), I'd feel deep hateful rage and I doubt any of the true suspects would survive. Instead, he blamed/killed those that it was in his cold political interest to attack. Including people like Attalos and relatives, who were close to Philip (and much weaker with him gone) but hostile to Alexander's faction.
I think there's some source stating that Leonnatos, the bodyguard who landed the killing blow on Pausanias was blamed and demoted, but if true, seems like pure theatrics. The guy is soon later a bodyguard (and a general) once more.
I like the Alexmom theory myself. Thanks for your work.
I think she most likely was involved, but I doubt she cooperated with several Macedonian nobles - including her son's friends - without Alex being aware and while she was in Epiros. I think Alex's character fits with him being complicit too.
If I was in his position after the murder, and not involved (say despite my vanity and our rivalry I loved dad so much that I wouldn't do it), I'd feel deep hateful rage and I doubt any of the true suspects would survive. Instead, he blamed/killed those that it was in his cold political interest to attack. Including people like Attalos and relatives, who were close to Philip (and much weaker with him gone) but hostile to Alexander's faction.
I think there's some source stating that Leonnatos, the bodyguard who landed the killing blow on Pausanias was blamed and demoted, but if true, seems like pure theatrics. The guy is soon later a bodyguard (and a general) once more.