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... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > classical history > male persons from classical history > male persons from classical history (with NAME) > (story of) Alexander the Great > aggressive relationships of Alexander the Great > in a fit of intoxication at a feast, and encouraged by the courtesan Thais, Alexander sets Persepolis on fire

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98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT)45in a fit of intoxication at a feast, and encouraged by the courtesan Thais, Alexander sets Persepolis on fire  

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  • Alexander the Great
  • ancient history
  • burning (city)
  • classical antiquity
  • classical history
  • courtesan
  • drunkenness
  • feast
  • Greeks
  • historical person
  • history
  • identity
  • man
  • mythology
  • name
  • Persepolis
  • Romans
  • setting on fire
  • Thais

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  • 98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT)45

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http://iconclass.org/98B%28ALEXANDER+THE+GREAT%2945

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