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Alexander the Great: Physical Deformities?

Started by alfred russel, April 26, 2009, 05:52:51 PM

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Brazen

The Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt founded by Alexander's general had a very similar bug-eyed look which was thought to come from a hereditary condition (amplified by inbreeding). Might have been something common in a certain class in Macedonia?

Josquius

What is it with Greek statues and tiny willys....
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saskganesh

artistic conceit. many  find "growers" are more impressive specimens.
humans were created in their own image

Sheilbh

Quote from: Tyr on April 27, 2009, 08:15:52 AM
What is it with Greek statues and tiny willys....
Large ones are associated with uncontrollable excess.  Bacchus and satyrs and the like. 
Let's bomb Russia!

Brazen

Quote from: Tyr on April 27, 2009, 08:15:52 AM
What is it with Greek statues and tiny willys....
It's all you need for shagging pubescent boys.