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Bad Gays
Alexander the Great
Sep 24, 2019
Plutarch, the first evil twink, discusses Alexander the Great's prophecies and conquests in ancient Greece. The podcast explores his rise to power, controversial relationships, and legacy as a gay icon. It delves into petarastic relationships in Greek society and debates the complex interpretation of historical figures' sexuality.
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- Alexander the Great's divine origins fueled his ambitions and self-perception as a destined conqueror.
- Ancient Greece's diverse city-states set a varied stage for Alexander's Macedon, influenced by his father's military reforms.
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Alexander the Great's Prophecies and Birth
Alexander the Great, a figure shrouded in prophecies from birth, had symbolic events like his mother's dream of a thunderbolt impregnating her, hinting at his divine origins as the son of Zeus. These portentous events fueled his ambitions and self-perception as a destined conqueror.
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