Alexander the Great in the Olympic Games according to the Alpha Recension of the Greek Alexander-Romance.

The article talks about the achievements of Alexander the Great, an ancient Greek king, in the Olympic Games as depicted in the Greek Alexander-Romance literature. Topics discussed include Hephaestion, one of the advisors of Alexander; the creation of several legends and myths after the achievements...

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Publicado en:	Scripta Classica Israelica Vol. 35; pp. 1 - 28
Autor principal:	Meyer, Eyal
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Israeli Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies 2016
Materias:	Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. History of the Olympic Games Alexander romances Hephaestion, ca. 356 B.C.-324 B.C. Hellenistic Period, Greece, 323-146 B.C.
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Sumario:	The article talks about the achievements of Alexander the Great, an ancient Greek king, in the Olympic Games as depicted in the Greek Alexander-Romance literature. Topics discussed include Hephaestion, one of the advisors of Alexander; the creation of several legends and myths after the achievements of Alexander; and the Olympic Games in the Hellenistic age.