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by jorgios
Sun Sep 29, 2002 11:45 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Was alexander greek or what?
Replies: 11
Views: 3655

Re: Was alexander greek or what?

Its impossible to claim Alexander in any modern ethnic group really, but if any modern nation state can claim him, i would guess that it's Greece. The Makedonians were Dorians, and they spoke a Greek dialect(although according to some, this is arguable) In any case he called himself a Greek.Also, ma...
by jorgios
Thu Sep 12, 2002 9:20 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: How can we...
Replies: 8
Views: 2779

Re: How can we...

That sounds great to me, i know that id pay the dues no matter what, although im sketchy on what all the benefits would be. I do think, however that an international server would be better for the "Alexandrou Society" or (better name yet)"The Companions of Alexandros" hah.Anyways...
by jorgios
Thu Sep 12, 2002 9:20 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: How can we...
Replies: 8
Views: 2515

Re: How can we...

That sounds great to me, i know that id pay the dues no matter what, although im sketchy on what all the benefits would be. I do think, however that an international server would be better for the "Alexandrou Society" or (better name yet)"The Companions of Alexandros" hah.Anyways...
by jorgios
Tue Sep 03, 2002 9:13 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: well of course...
Replies: 2
Views: 1410

well of course...

Of course Arrian is the best and most detailed ancient Alexander text, but as far as modern sources go i think that "The Nature of Alexander" by Mary Renault is pretty good even if Renault is obviously so in love with Alexander that she tries to defend everything she does(which I dont have...
by jorgios
Tue Sep 03, 2002 9:13 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: well of course...
Replies: 2
Views: 1240

well of course...

Of course Arrian is the best and most detailed ancient Alexander text, but as far as modern sources go i think that "The Nature of Alexander" by Mary Renault is pretty good even if Renault is obviously so in love with Alexander that she tries to defend everything she does(which I dont have...
by jorgios
Mon Sep 02, 2002 12:17 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Alexand**'s name?
Replies: 35
Views: 11522

Re: Alexand**'s name?

There was no "s" at the end of his name on the coin because for some reason it is on their "informally" the "s" in the name would not have been pronounced with an "s" in Attic Greek or Macedonian Greek(as far as we know, knowledge of this dialect is limited bu...
by jorgios
Mon Sep 02, 2002 12:17 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Alexand**'s name?
Replies: 35
Views: 9785

Re: Alexand**'s name?

There was no "s" at the end of his name on the coin because for some reason it is on their "informally" the "s" in the name would not have been pronounced with an "s" in Attic Greek or Macedonian Greek(as far as we know, knowledge of this dialect is limited bu...
by jorgios
Sat Aug 31, 2002 2:51 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Alexander Movie?
Replies: 14
Views: 4658

Alexander Movie?

Over the months we have all heard many rumours about the next Alexander movies and how popular they might be. But the problem is I myself have run into dozens and dozens of rumours, supposed acotrs and directors multiple films and cable mini- series' but does anyone yet know one thing for sure? Im s...
by jorgios
Sat Aug 31, 2002 2:51 pm
Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
Topic: Alexander Movie?
Replies: 14
Views: 3646

Alexander Movie?

Over the months we have all heard many rumours about the next Alexander movies and how popular they might be. But the problem is I myself have run into dozens and dozens of rumours, supposed acotrs and directors multiple films and cable mini- series' but does anyone yet know one thing for sure? Im s...