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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Alexander

Alexander the Great, used as a symbol of worldly ambition and conquest.

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First appearance: part ii xi the most religious city in the world

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FLFlavianAPAntoninus PiusSOSocratesBLBlandinaALAlexander

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  • Historical, Mythological, and Religious Figures
  • Imperial and Courtly Circle
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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