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Alexander himself called Hephaestion/Hephaistion "Philalexandros," or "friend of Alexander." This was in contrast to Craterus/Krateros who was "Philobasileus," or "friend of the king." In other words, Hephaistion was Alexander's friend, Krateros was "the king's." One was personal, one more formal. Hephaistion probably knew Alexander 19+ years, and the were educated together. Whether they were lovers is a point of debate, but given Greek sensibilities, it wouldn't be a surprise, at least when they were younger. But unlike the modern world which tends to preference sexual relationships as "primary" (whether opposite sex or same sex) and as "partners" or "spouses," the ancient world preferenced "philia," or "friendship" as the "great" love. So calling Hephaistion is (personal) friend meant that, for Alexander, Hephaistion came first in his affective life. So the modern distinction of lovers or "just" friends would be completely backwards: the were Friends (as opposed to "just" lovers).
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Who was the life long companion of Alexander The Great?
Αlexander the great had two friends. Klitos and Hephaestion. Klitos eventually betrayed Alexander and was killed by the conqueror. His Best friend, from the day they met, was Hephaestion, since Klitos was really just the friend he grew up with.
Who is hephaestion to Alexander the Great?
He was the closest friend of alexnder.
Who were Alexander the greats friends?
One of Alexander the Great's friends was Callisthenes, a relative of Aristotle. Some of his other long-time friends were Hephaestion, Cassander, and Ptolemy, who all served as generals in Alexander the Great's army.
Who were Alexander the great's 3 most trusted generals?
Alexander the Great's three most trusted generals were Hephaestion, Parmenion, and Craterus. Hephaestion was not only a key military leader but also Alexander's closest friend and confidant. Parmenion served as a senior general and was instrumental in many of Alexander's early campaigns. Craterus was known for his bravery and leadership skills, often commanding troops in significant battles and contributing to Alexander's successes throughout his conquests.
Who was Alexander the great lover?
well, through out history there have been much speculation about Alexander the great's lover, much being claimed of his relationship with his life long friend and companion "Hephaestion". Its has been question whether they were lovers or just very close and passionate friends.. but none has been confirmed if they actually were....
Who was the life long companion of Alexander The Great?
Αlexander the great had two friends. Klitos and Hephaestion. Klitos eventually betrayed Alexander and was killed by the conqueror. His Best friend, from the day they met, was Hephaestion, since Klitos was really just the friend he grew up with.
Who is hephaestion to Alexander the Great?
He was the closest friend of alexnder.
Alexander the great's friends?
Hephaestion, sorry i am sure there are more but that is the only one i know
Who were Alexander the greats friends?
One of Alexander the Great's friends was Callisthenes, a relative of Aristotle. Some of his other long-time friends were Hephaestion, Cassander, and Ptolemy, who all served as generals in Alexander the Great's army.
Who were Alexander the great's 3 most trusted generals?
Alexander the Great's three most trusted generals were Hephaestion, Parmenion, and Craterus. Hephaestion was not only a key military leader but also Alexander's closest friend and confidant. Parmenion served as a senior general and was instrumental in many of Alexander's early campaigns. Craterus was known for his bravery and leadership skills, often commanding troops in significant battles and contributing to Alexander's successes throughout his conquests.
Who was Alexander the great lover?
well, through out history there have been much speculation about Alexander the great's lover, much being claimed of his relationship with his life long friend and companion "Hephaestion". Its has been question whether they were lovers or just very close and passionate friends.. but none has been confirmed if they actually were....
What is the names of wifes of Alexander the great?
He had three wives:Roxane, Statiera, Parysatics
Who is the girl friend of Alexander the great?
According to this site http://www.alexander-the-great.co.uk/roxane.htm, Alexander the Great had at least 2 wives: One is Roxane, the other is Statira. By the way, Alexander the Great seems to be bisexual since he had another male lover Hephaestion
Did Alexander the Great journey through Khyber pass?
Technically, no. Alexander split his army into two. He sent half of his army through the Khyber Pass under the leadership of his close friend Hephaestion and one of his generals, Perdiccus while Alexander and the other half traveled through the Kabul River valley and through the mountains to mop up any last resistance.
Who were the male romantic interests of Alexander the great?
There is no proof to suggest that Alexander the Great ever had sexual relations with men, though culturally, there is a high probability of it. Hephaestion, Alexander's lifelong friend and Bagoas, a Persian eunuch were the two men central to these rumours. However any evidence of a gay relationship is purely circumstantial.
What was the sexual orientation of Alexander the Great?
It has not yet been proven that Alexander the Great was gay, but he was married to a women to have a child.There is no proof that Alexander the Great ever had sexual relations with men. Any evidence to the contrary is purely circumstantial.There does not seem to be a definitive answer to this question. And since we can't ask Alexander about his sexual orientation, it seems this debate will never be settled.I remember watching a History Channel program that pretty much asserted that he was gay, as if it were an indisputable fact. But if you Google "Alexander the Great was gay" (or similar search words) about half the websites seem to say yes, he was gay, and the other half say "it's just a rumor, there's no real evidence, blah blah blah..."AnswerThere is no proof that Alexander the Great ever had sexual relations with men. Any evidence to the contrary is purely circumstantial.AnswerThroughout his life, Alexander the Great's greatest documented bond was with his boyhood friend Hephaestion. Arrian recorded Alexander and Hephaestion presenting wreath on the tombs of Achilles and Patroclus (who are both acknowledged by Plato and Aeschylus as being lovers). This was evidently a symbollic declaration of love. Upon Hephaestion's death, Alexander was recorded as having entered into a state of horrible depression, one which would follow him to the grave just a year later. Such was his suffering that he spread his mourning throughout the empire and elevated Hephaestion to divinity, creating shrines in his honor and establishing a cult. Alexander was also an avid employer of political marriages, uniting his generals to defeated daughters of kings and noblemen in efforts to extend his empire into Asia. It would not be farfetched to conclude that his unions to Roxana, Stateira II and Parysatis (all conquered Persian noblewomen) were likewise heavily politically motivated.What the sexual orientation of Alexander "truly" was is left to the sands of history, as human sexuality at that time and place was understood, performed and internalized differently than today. On the other hand, the relationship between Alexander and Hephaestion and how deep and loving it was needs to be remembered and not modified as mere "friends" as is often the case in textbooks.History tells us he was bi-sexual.
Was Alexander the Great really a king?
Yes Alexander the Great was a king. After his father (Philip II of Macedon) was assassinated in 336BC, the throne went to Alexander.
