The Gregorian Knot

Can anyone help me find this blsted story. I had discussed it with my father but he couldn't remember it and I couldn't find anything online that had a composite on the bloody thing. I get the basics, but....

I don't remember all of it, but here it goes:

When Alexander the Great was traveling to ?, he heard of a puzzle in which the solver would rule the world (?)
He went to where the puzzle was. A priest or guardian of the Knot told him "Whomever unties the knot shows intelligence to become........." (or words to that extent)
Alexander examined the knot, drew his sword, and cut it in half.
Does this help?

When you can take the pea from my hand, then you may leave the temple.

Are you speaking of the Gordian Knot perchance?

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Originally posted by observer
Are you speaking of the Gordian Knot perchance?

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Oops! That's what I meant... Luci, , what do you mean? Any info on the gregorian knot?

I will wash the pee from my hand in the holy fountain,then I will leave the temple.

Cool story. This is a legend I have yet to hear. I'm assuming there is no historical backing of this story what so ever?