Did I hear right? Alexander had a male partner? This source-based homework task is designed to support student understanding of the NSW Ancient History syllabus
Higher School certificate course
Part III - Personalities in their Times
Option H - Alexander the Great
Students analyse a range of primary and secondary, visual, archaeological and written sources to decide whether Hephaestion was Alexander the Great's male partner and what his contribution was to Alexander's murderous rampage across Asia. Hephaestion was a general and commander within the Companion cavalry. He was highly educated and a professionally trained military commander. A great opportunity to teach values around gender and sexuality.