![]() Hephaestion alone was allowed to know the secrets in Alexander's letters. You can check them out below:Įven though the most reliable sources refer to Alexander and Hephaestion as friends, there is some circumstantial evidence suggesting they were especially close. In previous posts, I have summarized the views of these sources as it relates to their relationship. ![]() ![]() The most reliable sources we have refer to them as especially close friends. Let's start with a basic truth: There is no credible, direct evidence linking Alexander and Hephaestion romantically or sexually. Hopefully, this post will add something fresh to the conversation. ![]() The age-old question: Were Alexander the Great and Hephaestion lovers? Or merely close friends? It has been debated, and commented on, by countless historians and philosophers. UPDATE: Episode III of the Achilles Gene podcast, which investigates the mystery of Alexander and Hephaestion, is now available! It features stories from their life and analysis from the world's leading expert on this topic. ![]()
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