#alexanderthegreat

[marysmirages]

Spirits of ancient battles. Memories of Alexander the Great (2023/2024)

Gouache version of the work from 2017: https://www.tumblr.com/marysmirages/686070565494259712/spirits-of-ancient-battles-memories-of-alexander?source=share

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[whencyclopedia]

Death of Alexander the Great

In June of 323 BCE, Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BCE) died in Babylon. His sudden death before his 33rd birthday has long been a point of speculation: was it disease, old wounds, or murder? Regardless of the cause, history ranks him as one of the greatest of all military commanders, and he "remains the touchstone by which those who embrace the profession of arms measure all things" (Tsouras, xi).

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[planet-gay-comic]

Deep Love and Connection

In ancient Greece, love was not bound by gender but by the beauty of the connection between two souls. This culture did not know our modern terms of homosexuality or heterosexuality. Rather, love was experienced as a multifaceted spectrum that could include all people.

Especially in the world of warriors, this freedom of emotional bonding was pronounced. The famous Sacred Band of Thebes consisted of pairs of men of the same age, whose mutual love was considered a source of their strength. Their bonds were not only strategic in nature but also deeply emotional. Such relationships were publicly acknowledged and respected, as they were seen as an expression of the highest virtue and harmony.

In the education of young men, pederasty was a socially recognized form of relationship between an adult man and a male youth in ancient Greece. These relationships often had an educational component and were an important part of the social structure. Peer-aged pairs were also common. It was a world where men could freely express their affection and admiration for one another without the strict labels that later emerged.

The ancient stories of Achilles and Patroclus or of Alexander the Great and Hephaistion offer examples of profound bonds between peer-aged warriors. The martial culture of ancient Greece, where strength and virtue were highly valued, provided fertile ground for the emergence of such deep emotional connections. For a warrior, the companion at his side was not just a fellow combatant in battle but also a partner in life, with whom all joys and sorrows were shared.

In our modern world, where we still struggle for acceptance, these ancient traditions remind us that love in human history has always been complex and boundless. It awakens in us the memory of a time when love was free from prejudice and definitions and celebrated for what it truly is: a deep connection between people.

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[jeannereames]

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[krovsky]

Alexander the Great, Perge

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[shorkar]

Scientists make new claims in search of Alexander the Great's tomb!

A new possible location for the tomb of Alexander the Great. Preliminary research into a mysterious tomb in Syria has yielded historically important artefacts.

Alexander the Great was one of the most iconic figures. Who shaped the course of world history. Despite his many contributions to history, his life ended tragically at a young age! But there is a lot of confusion among expert historians, archeological treasure hunters and history buffs about Alexander. It was such a confusing thing that his tomb scientists finally found the tomb of Alexander the Great. Where this mighty warrior was buried and why it took so long to find it - these mysteries will be revealed in our video today! Know More...

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[bidotorg]

👑 Unveiling the Complexities of Alexander the Great's Life 👑

🌈 Today on his birthday, let's delve into the fascinating world of Alexander the Great, a legendary figure whose conquests reshaped history. Beyond his military prowess, there's a captivating aspect of his life that often sparks intrigue: his bisexuality. Let's explore this lesser-known facet: 🛡️ Born in 356 BCE, Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, was a military genius and one of history's most influential leaders. 💕

Alexander's bisexuality was an integral part of his identity. He had deep emotional and physical connections with both men and women. 🔥 One notable relationship in Alexander's life was with his companion and close friend, Hephaestion. Their bond was profound and enduring, often described as a romantic partnership. Hephaestion held immense influence in Alexander's life, accompanying him on his conquests and serving as a trusted advisor. 🌍

Alexander's inclusive attitude extended beyond his personal relationships. During his reign, he promoted cultural exchange and adopted customs from various conquered territories. This approach fostered tolerance and acceptance of diverse traditions, including different expressions of love and sexuality. 👑

Today, we honor the legacy of Alexander the Great, not just for his military achievements, but also for the way he defied societal norms and embraced the diversity of human connections. Let's celebrate the vibrant tapestry of identities that have shaped our world throughout history.

#OldSchoolBis #BiBirthday #Bisexual #AlexanderTheGreat

[boocook]

The statue of Alexander the Great’s dad King Philip in front of the White Tower with a cheeky Judge Dredd spin for the Thessaloniki Comic Convention… @thecomiccongr #thessaloniki #greece #macedonia #judgedredd #dredd #2000ad #statue #painting #alexanderthegreat #kingphilipofmacedonia #whitetower #thessalonikicomicconvention #kinkyboots https://www.instagram.com/p/CiSF76jsine/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[lunarwildrose]

Adrian with his nabi, Bubastis. 🐱

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[thesynaxarium]

Today we celebrate the Venerable Sisoes the Great. Saint Sisoes excelled in asceticism in the cave where Saint Anthony the Great dwelt, and was soon granted the divine gift of wonderworking. In this icon, the ascetic is shown before the bones of Alexander the Great, lamenting the vanity of this world and fearing the righteous judgment of God. When Saint Sisoes was on his deathbed, his face shone like the sun and he saw the saints and angels around him. He was seen talking to someone and when asked with whom he was conversing, he stated that he was asking the angles for more time to repent. His monks said that he had no need for repentance but he argued that he had barely begun to repent, so great was his humility. When he deposed, his face shone so bright that the monks were unable to look at him and a heavenly fragrance evaded the room. May he intercede for us always + #saint #sisoes #great #anthony #saintanthony #stanthony #egypt #alexander #alexanderthegreat #humility #angel #saints #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Wadi El Natrun - El Alamein Rest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfpV4sjPUN7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[mr-wein]

Gregorios the Great 🏛 . . . @visitgreecegr @perryataqua @andersonworks @trinity1a #mrwein #styledirector #fashioneditor #mensfashion #fashion #greece #gay #higays #instagay #instagood #summer2022 #antiparos #alexanderthegreat #despotiko #gregorios #getwet (at Despotiko) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGZFgwuyqq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[rainbowraaja]

Divination isn't a way to tell the future. It's a way to connect with the divinity within yourself. You are the divine- ation when you use tarot and oracle cards. Divination has been a tool for self reflection all the way back before ancient Greece and Rome. There was a famous shrine where seers and diviners from all around the known world would come and offer advice and insight to anyone seeking their wisdom. Lines of people would trail out of the sacred amphitheater and sometimes streak on for days at a time. People would camp out, hungry for knowledge and guidance to alleviate their suffering. Even Alexander the Great was known to go to this temple of Delphi for council on territory to conquer. It is said that the last Delphi Oracle he spoke with foretold his fall and in his own arrogance, he defied her suggestion to avoid Babylon where his fall would not be by sword but by his own body's fail. Aka he got sick and died. We take for granted what an incredibly fortunous time we live in. How abundant we are in seers and diviners who dedicate their lives to serving the greater good with free readings and YouTube instructionals. We have podcasts and videos and thousands of texts from millions of people using their gifts. We have so much guidance that we lose sight of the most important guidance of it all. Yours. Your ability to use these tools is no less than the people you seek out. It takes technique and practice to use tarot and oracle. It takes an active imagination and trust in your own inner guidance. You are the only one who knows your future. You are the only one who builds it. Ask for help from trusted healers *cough* Rainbow Raaja *cough*, but also know how to help yourself. 😉 #divination #Wiccan #pagans #witchy #witchyvibes #tarot #oracle #youaredivine #seers #ancientgreece #alexanderthegreat #history #mysticism #ancienthistory #metaphysics #tarotonline https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCybE0P06h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[whencyclopedia]

Pezhetairoi

The pezhetairoi (foot companions) were part of the imposing army that accompanied the Macedonian commander Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BCE) when he crossed the Hellespont to face the Persian king Darius III in 334 BCE. Armed with long pikes (sarissas), the pezhetairoi fought in a Greek phalanx formation and played an important role in the battles of the Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela.

Origin

Like with the hypaspist, the origin and evolution of the pezhetairos (plural: pezhetairoi) are shrouded in mystery. Except for references to them in discussions of Philip II and Alexander, the term pezhetairoi is hardly found in ancient literature. In his The Army of Alexander the Great, historian Stephen English wrote that, at some inexact point, the peasantry was recruited territorially and organized into infantry, and, according to the historian Anaximenes, it was given the name pezhetairoi. He added that the pezhetairoi were "essentially an evolution of the standard phalanx" (3).

However, disagreements still persist: some scholars refer to all of the Macedonian infantry as pezhetairoi while others believe they were not front-line infantry but bodyguards to the king. English contends that the pezhetairoi may have been created as a select, elite infantry acting as royal bodyguards under the Macedonian king Alexander I (498-454 BCE). It is claimed by some that this elite infantry eventually became the hypaspists. It was Alexander III (the Great) who would extend the term pezhetairoi to include all of the heavy phalanx infantry with the exception of the hypaspists.

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[uinterview]

A recent docuseries released on Netflix, Alexander: The Making of a God, has ignited controversy among conservatives due to its depiction of Alexander the Great as a gay man.

Full Story Here: https://uinterview.com/news/conservatives-challenge-netflixs-portrayal-of-alexander-the-great-as-a-gay-man-in-new-docuseries/

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[jeannereames]

Instead of just writing out how to say it, now you can HEAR me say it, and explain the variations, including how his friends in Macedonia, growing up, would have pronounced his name (probably not the same way his father did).

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And if anybody's curious as to the research behind my claim that his family was of Attic-Ionic extraction, see my article, "Becoming Macedonian," Karanos 3 (2020): 11-37, with attendant digital mapping project.

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[quotenova]

With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish. https://www.quotenova.net/authors/alexander-the-great/qwkm9g

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