“The mightiest kings have had their minions; Great Alexander loved Hephaestion, The conquering Hercules for Hylas wept; And for Patroclus, stern Achilles drooped. And not kings only, but the wisest men: The Roman Tully loved Octavius, Grave Socrates, wild Alcibiades.” LovePatroclusAlexander The GreatChristopher MarloweEdward IiAchilliesHephaestion Book:Edward II Source: Edward II
“Greif swelled inside me, choking me. His- death. I felt as if i was dying just to think of it.” Achillies Author:Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles