'''Alexander/Hephaistion''' is the pairing of [[Alexander the Great]] and [[Hephaistion]]. They are first and foremost a [[Historical RPF]] pairing, although this relationship is explored in a variety of ways, often drawing upon fictionalization adaptations as much as history.
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The pairing of [[Alexander the Great]] and [[Hephaistion]] is first and foremost [[Historical RPF]]. However, in exploring the relationship, fans often draw upon fictional adaptations as much as history. They may portray it as an epic friendship (à la [[Gilgamesh/Enkidu]]), or as a [[pre-slash]] friendship, or as a [[m/m]] [[pairing]].
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The relationship can be an example of epic friendships a la [[Gilgamesh/Enkidu]], a friendship as [[pre-slash]], or as a [[m/m]] [[pairing]].