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Demetrius in Syria, 315–312 BC
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Demetrius Poliorcetes was with his father Anitgonus Monophthalmus at the siege of Tyre in the early stages of the Third Diadoch War, during which time he probably formed a homoerotic relationship with Mithridates Ctistes, the future dynast of Pontus, whose life he is alleged to have saved. This is discussed, as well as the ancient attitudes to this type of relationship. Demetrius Poliorcetes was left in sole command of Antigonid forces, with experienced advisors in Peithon, son of Agenor, Nearchus of Crete, Andronicus, and a mysterious Philip. Successors Ptolemy and Seleucus initially troubled him with hit-and-run tactics, and then challenged him to a pitched battle at Gaza late in 312 BC.
Title: Demetrius in Syria, 315–312 BC
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Demetrius Poliorcetes was with his father Anitgonus Monophthalmus at the siege of Tyre in the early stages of the Third Diadoch War, during which time he probably formed a homoerotic relationship with Mithridates Ctistes, the future dynast of Pontus, whose life he is alleged to have saved.
This is discussed, as well as the ancient attitudes to this type of relationship.
Demetrius Poliorcetes was left in sole command of Antigonid forces, with experienced advisors in Peithon, son of Agenor, Nearchus of Crete, Andronicus, and a mysterious Philip.
Successors Ptolemy and Seleucus initially troubled him with hit-and-run tactics, and then challenged him to a pitched battle at Gaza late in 312 BC.
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