At the night before the battle there was an eclipse of the moon, which was perceived by the Macedonians as an ill omen; according to Plutarch, they interpreted it as a sign of their king's demise.
There was an eclipse of the moon. This was at the night before the battle. The moon was perceived by the Macedonians as an ill omen. They interpreted it as a sign of their king's demise. This was according to Plutarch.