Did Netflix "Make" Alexander The Great Gay?
63K views · Mar 13, 2024 · People & Blogs
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@joelleblanc8670 · 2 years ago
To anyone saying that the concept of being "gay" didn't exist in the ancient world... well, yeah.. but more to the point, the concept of being "straight" didn't exist, either.
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@jeremysmith4620 · 2 years ago
Alexander wasn't gay, he was just Macedonian-curious.
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@Atmatan · 2 years ago
The bonds of brothers in arms penetrates, just, so deeply.
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@zsofiberta1649 · 2 years ago (edited)
Wow, when I sent in the idea not so long ago, I did not expect you to get to it so quickly, but thank you for the amazing video (as always)!
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@lacey9896 · 2 years ago
I always took Alexander as the type who liked who he liked and anyone who didn't agree with him could argue with the sharp end of his sword. Pun intended.
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@MrPink.011 · 2 years ago
In short, today's understanding sexual identities didn't exist in ancient world. Men could have male lovers. Taking the passive role was a sign of submissiveness to your superior because ancient world is very patriarchal. Most women didn't had much say or freedom as usual. Everyone was expected to marry and have children regardless.
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@thefrenchmode · 2 years ago
Fascinating deep dive yet again ! I would love a video of Sappho and/or sapphic love in history/mythology in the future !
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@pansyflowerboy · 2 years ago
The comments on this one are going to be an absolute dumpster fire. 😂 Wonderful video as always, Cinzia.
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@taker68 · 2 years ago
Alexander built a monument to the guy when he died. Hmmmm....
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@elizabethmcglothlin5406 · 2 years ago
And here I thought we always knew that Alexander was at least bi and that was culturally acceptable.
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@lesliemoiseauthor · 2 years ago (edited)
Another fascinating deep dive. A layered discussion, as always.
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@Kevin_the_Caveman · 2 years ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faMTR7WWZ2I&t=434">7:14</a> I think it should be emphasised on this particular point that the acceptability of being active an the taboo of being passive was for citizens and free non-citizens, while passivity in sexual relationships with men was permitted for slaves for instance.
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