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HiIs there any image of Alexander wearing that greek straw hat, like that one in Aedipos' / Hermes' depictions? [the name is petasos, i think]...I am sure i saw/read anything like that [i mean, he wearing one of those] but i don't remember where.Thankssusa
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Hi Susa,There's no image as far as I'm aware - but I could draw you one if you want :-)Marcus
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Please do. ;)Let's see what will come out of that.
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There I go, getting myself into trouble again with flippant comments.Well, people have a choice: either look at the mosaic, or wait until I can be bothered to get out my crayons. I know which I'd choose!All the bestMarcus
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:( :( :(No, I'd rather look at contemporary art.You know, can you provide the www for this Mosaic from Pella for me, please Marcus? The one i have leads me to the hunt mosaic, and i am afraid Alex is not wearing that hat in it. Not the least proper for the occasion, you know...:) :)
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Although the character people usually identify with Alexander might not be wearing the hat, I believe at least one of the characters is. I don't know where one can find the mosaic on the Web, unfortunately.Hmmm, it seems you might have to put up with my Picasso-esque interpretation.All the bestMarcus
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Marcus - I think you should definitely get out your
crayons...However, while we're waiting for Marcus's
masterworks (possibly on his postcard from
Siwa?), Susa - take a look at
http://1stmus.com/frames/efest.jpg. I think this
is the one? yours,wmp
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