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The Byzantines, despite their Roman roots and history, recognize Alexander as the quintessential Greek hero. Their familiarity with the works of Aristotle surely led to their interest in Alexander, the illustrious student of the Stagirite, enriching both the literary tradition and the folk tradition with related events, whether real or imagined.
For the Byzantines, Alexander the Great is and remains, above all and for everyone, the ideal of the Greek hero. But where is Alexander the Great buried? Is he really buried in Alexandria? Is Philip II located in Tomb II at Vergina? Or perhaps the tomb belongs to Alexander the Great, who was ultimately buried in his homeland?
The survival of the figure of Alexander the Great in Byzantine art, literature, and tradition.
The way in which the Byzantines appropriated his myth to strengthen their own identity.
The connection of the ancient Greek world with the Christian empire through a symbolic figure.
Because it illuminates an unknown aspect of Byzantium: the worship and respect for Alexander the Great centuries after his death.
Arveler uniquely analyzes how history turns into legend and how this legend influences politics and culture.
It offers a new perspective on the continuity of Hellenism, connecting antiquity with Byzantium in a documented and captivating way.
You are interested in the figure of Alexander the Great and want to discover how his personality remained alive in the memory of the Byzantines as a model ruler and hero.
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is one of the most prominent figures in the global academic community. She was the first woman to serve as president of the History Department at the University of Sorbonne and the first female Rector in the 700-year history of this university. With significant contributions to Byzantine studies, she has been honored with top international distinctions, while remaining an active voice in literature and the arts, upholding the values of humanism and Greek education.
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