Alexander the great gay scenes

Salima Ikram of the American University of Cairo adds Hephaestion wasn't just Alexander's cherished companion but perhaps his "greatest love. Now, there have been conflicting reports ATG was married 3 times and had at least one known child Got a tip? TMZ Live.

Alexander: Was Alexander the Great Gay?

As a result, subsequent cultures would have hidden the relationship too. Birch described how Alexander was so grief-stricken when Hephaestion died that he had to be dragged away from his body, but because of the taboo around LGBT sexualities, we may never know the true extent of their relationship.

Alexander the Great Being 'Gay' in Netflix Show Angers Conservatives

The experts then note the pair were likely more than just close friends. Some viewers, however, have accused the show of pushing a supposed agenda. Natsiou has spoken out against the series for perceived inaccuracies. But is it fair to call the show inaccurate for its interpretation of his relationship with Hephaestion?

Alexander the Great's Gay Depiction on Netflix Sparks Conservative Fury

And there is no real possibility of pleasure in the Underworld, so why would Hades be different. But, as you point out, he did get enough stories that he had consorts attributed to him. Jeanne Reames said:. April 30, at pm. It was published by the Ancient History Bulletin in , and addresses most of the material covered here.