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name one hero who was happy

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Alexander the Great (2004) doing what Troy (2004) was too afraid to do. Twice.

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I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.

                                             2: Samuel 1:26

Achilles & Patroclus

Ragnar & Athelstan

Alexander & Hephaistion

Chevalier & Philippe 

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It said A C H I L L E S and beside it P A T R O C L U S

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“Achilles’ grief was great and for some time, he refused to dispose of Patroclus’ body; but he was persuaded to do so by an apparition of Patroclus, who told Achilles he could not enter Hades without a proper cremation.”

“Achilles sheared off his hair, and sacrificed horses, dogs, and twelve Trojan captives before placing Patroclus’ body on the funeral pyre.”

“Their relationship is said to have inspired Alexander the Great in his alleged romantic relationship with his companion Hephaestion.”

“In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus meets Achilles in Hades, accompanied by Patroclus.”

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Greatest Gay Lovers: Alexander the Great x Hephaestion

Alexander III of Macedon son of King Philip II, would grow up to be the worlds greatest military commander.

By the age of age of 18, he brought down the greatest empire the world has ever seen. Conquered most of the known world by the age of 33. While never losing a battle.

As a child Alexander had a passion for philosophy. He attended lectures at Mieza, tutor by Aristotle. While there he would meet Hephaestion. Who would later become the 2nd most powerful man in Alexander’s empire. As well as Alexander’s life long lover and confidant.

Their tutor Aristotle described the friendship as “one soul abiding in two bodies”.

Alexander would describe his relationship with Hephaestion, to that of Achilles and Patroclus. Who are said to be lovers by Plato and Aeschylus.

Robin Lane Fox, wrote: “Already the two were intimate, Patroclus and Achilles even to those around them; the comparison would remain to the end of their days and is proof of their life as lovers…”

In 324 BC, Hephaestion contracted typhoid. Hearing the news Alexander rushed to be at his side but by the time he arrived, Hephaestion passed away.

Plutarch says ”…Alexander’s grief was uncontrollable, he flung himself on the body of his friend and lay there nearly all day long in tears, and refused to be parted from him until he was dragged away by force by his companions.“

Arrian states ”…for two whole days after Hephaestion’s death Alexander tasted no food and paid no attention in any way to bodily needs, but lay on his bed now crying lamentably, now in the silence of grief.“

Alexander cut his hair short in mourning, this last a poignant reminder of Achilles’ last gift to Patroclus on his funeral pyre: Arrian states ”… he laid the lock of hair in the hands of his beloved companion, and the whole company was moved to tears.“

Long after Alexander own death one philosopher wrote, Alexander was only defeated once and that was by Hephaestion’s thighs.

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friendly reminder that achilles turned to see the arrow and smiled before he died because patroclus was gone and he just didn’t care anymore and he welcomed death because if nothing else it meant that he could be with patroclus again

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friendly reminder that achilles wanted to cut his own throat when he saw patroclus’s dead body

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concept: Achilles and Patroclus alive, happy, together, preferably under the stars by the sea.

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This, and this and this.

We still remember their names; sing their praises, and mourn their folly. Their glory and triumph reach back towards us across time and shadow. Their sacrifice was not in vain. Perhaps we’re doomed to remember only The War, the suffering and the deaths until we learn its lessons; But perhaps it’s time to celebrate life and an eternity in love.  Name one hero who was happy.  You can’t. They never let you be famous and happy. Let these songs tell you a secret. He will be the first and He, is the reason. | [8tracks]

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This book is pain.

Me, while reading The Song of Achilles (via dukecesare)

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Friendly reminder #35

Not even death could separate Achilles and Patroclus. Their love was that deep and strong~

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Book Aesthetics (3/??) | The Song of Achilles 

Name one hero who was happy.

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Friendly reminder #16

Patroclus appeared in Achilles dreams and begged for him to burn/bury his body and let them both find peace. But Achilles awoke from his fitful sleep calling “Patroclus! Wait! I am here!”

‘He shakes the body beside him. When I do not answer, he weeps again.’

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FAVOURITE BOOKS: The song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 

↳  And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone.

Dedicated to my lovely friend @chioink, since tsoa is her fav book xx

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He’s half my soul, as the poets say.

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Friendly reminder #26

Achilles was an affectionate man with his Philtatos. Even before they confessed their love for one another, Achilles enjoyed waking Patroclus up by pressing their noses together and plastering himself against his ‘companion’s body~