Alexander the Great: Cross-dressing Conquerer of the World? at The British Museum
Overview
Tony Spawforth, Newcastle University, examines the claim that Alexander liked to dress as a Greek goddess. Using evidence from the Museum's collection, drawing fascinating conclusions about Alexander's kingship and the 'controlled misreading' of his use of imagery by hostile contemporaries.
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25 January 2013
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