Hephaestion

Hephaestion was a skilled harpist and warrior who served as Alexander the Great's closest friend and advisor. He was also a lover of Alexander, and their relationship was one of the most famous in history. Hephaestion was born in Pella, Macedonia, in 356 BC. He was the son of Amyntas, a Macedonian nobleman, and Eurydice, a princess of Epirus. Hephaestion was a handsome and athletic young man, and he was skilled in many sports, including wrestling, hunting, and horsemanship. He was also a talented musician, and he played the harp beautifully. Hephaestion met Alexander when they were both young boys. They quickly became friends, and they remained close friends throughout their lives. Hephaestion was Alexander's constant companion, and he served as his advisor on military matters and political affairs. He was also a loyal and devoted friend, and he was always there for Alexander when he needed him. In 323 BC, Alexander died of a fever in Babylon. Hephaestion was devastated by his death, and he died of grief a few days later. Alexander and Hephaestion were buried together in a magnificent tomb in Alexandria, Egypt.