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− | '''Alexander/Hephaistion''' is a [[pairing]] that is explored in a variety of ways, sometimes in [[crossovers]] and [[fusions]]. | + | '''Alexander/Hephaistion''' is a relationship that is explored in a variety of ways, sometimes in [[crossovers]] and [[fusions]]. |
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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]]. |
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| * [[Succubus, Incubus]] (1978) was one of the first stories to note the linking character/relational similarities between Kirk/Spock and Alexander/Hephaistion. | | * [[Succubus, Incubus]] (1978) was one of the first stories to note the linking character/relational similarities between Kirk/Spock and Alexander/Hephaistion. |
| * [[The Gateway of the King]] (1984), a story in the British zine [[The Voice]] | | * [[The Gateway of the King]] (1984), a story in the British zine [[The Voice]] |
| + | * [[The Author]] (1987), "Kirk is determined to win first place in a writing contest and the prize, a 1st edition of [[Mary Renaultʼs]] [[Fire from Heaven]], that reminds him of what he wants with Spock." |
| * [[Sojourns]] (1988), a controversial [[RPS]] novel | | * [[Sojourns]] (1988), a controversial [[RPS]] novel |
| + | * [[Protector of Logic]] (2007), "Kirk is going to the shipʼs costume party as Alexander the Great, and wants Spock to go as Hephaiston." |
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| File:Thrust Int 3 Stall.jpg| art by [[Pat Stall]] (1978) for [[Succubus, Incubus]] portrays Kirk/Spock as Alexander/Hephaistion | | File:Thrust Int 3 Stall.jpg| art by [[Pat Stall]] (1978) for [[Succubus, Incubus]] portrays Kirk/Spock as Alexander/Hephaistion |