Debate about the homosexual sexual orientation of Alexander the Great

The history tells that Alexander the Great had a homosexual tendency because he fell in love with the commander of the cavalry Hephaestion, both sticking together as lovers.

According to Ancient, Alexander III (356-323 BC) is also known as Alexander the Great . This is the 14th king of the kingdom of Macedonia, but spends little time on reigning in his homeland. During the reign of the dynasty, he mainly carried out the expansions of the land and was considered one of the most successful generals in history, conquering almost the entire world he knew.

It is believed that Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military strategists in human history. During the conquests, the majestic emperor rode on the back of the horse god Bucephalus to where the victory was. However, there is a secret considered the king's heavenly movement, which later " new excavations " by researchers, is the gay love between Alexander the Great and the commander of the cavalry team Hephaestion.

Some documents noted that Alexander had a deep affection for the Hephaestion, commander of the cavalry, and also a childhood friend. Breathing, the boys studied with a group of noble children in Macedonia under the tutelage of the philosopher Aristotle. The Hephaestion marked the first appearance in human history at the time of Alexander the Great's arrival in Troy (or Troia).

Alexander the Great and his lover Hephaestion.(Artwork: Ancient).

Recent historical studies of the Aelian author in the Varia Historia, section 12.7, claim Hephaestion once revealed that he was Alexander's lover. The two realized the love for each other as the famous homosexual love story between Achilles and Patroclus. Alexander is proud to admit that he is the descendant of the hero Achilles. During his visit to Achilles and Patroclus temple, Alexander honored Achilles by taking off his clothes and running around the statue. In the meantime, Hephaestion also respectfully tilted her respect to Patroclus.

Alexander the Great spent more time with Hephaestion than anyone else, including his wife. If they were together in childhood when they were studying and practicing martial arts, then when they were grown up, they would always stand side by side to fight and discuss politics . Although the emperor and his son would be in charge later. The cavalry team both married and gave birth to a child, but both had time to stick together as lovers.

Some history books note that in that same-sex relationship, Alexander played the role of husband, Hephaestion was his wife. Also from here, the name Hephaestion officially appeared in ancient documents, mentioned as Alexander the Great's lover. During the king's visit to Ecbatana, the mistress died, making him extremely sad. Alexander commanded a ceremonial burial of Hephaestion.

Later, some historians questioned the relationship between Alexander and Hephaestion. Historian Robin Lane Fox wrote in a essay that: "The most recent glorification of Alexander the Great has a loving relationship with Hephaiston but there is no contemporary orthodox historical document about this issue. " . However, Fox admits "There is a fact that the friendship of these two men is unusually deep and intimate".

At that time in Greece, homosexual relations were very popular and accepted by society. Some documents also said that Alexander Dai and Hephaestion had sex during the conquest of Troy. When Hephaestion died, the prince of the Macedonian empire cried a lot for his lover and stopped eating and drinking for several days. 8 months after Hephaestion died, Alexander the Great died.