Eyes of David Bowis

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kennyxx
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Eyes of David Bowis

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Is it stated anywhere in the sources abou Alexanders eyes. Im sure I read somewhere that ALexander had a Blue Eye and one that was nearly black. would this be made up Also the statements that Alexander had a distinct sweey clean odour.

I reckon after the battles and marches etc the guy must have got pretty smelly.

Any othe references to the eye colours?

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It is mentioned in Plutarch.It is possible that he had two different eye colors.Some people have,and it's rare.
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Rare, but observable...

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David Bowie has it. As does a young lad I keep chasing off my school grounds because he uses it like a public footpath. :evil:
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