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OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 4:08 pm
by D.HATGISTAVROU
WHY DID ALEXANDER SAY THAT OLYMPIAS CHARGED HIM A HIGH COST OF RENT FOR NINE MONTHS LODGING IN HER WOMB? ALL THE BEST
Re: OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 5:01 pm
by yiannis
She was bombarding him with complaints and accusations on Antipater along with continious pesting on other issues...
Re: OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 5:33 pm
by jan
Don't you just love that comment? I think it appropriate for a mother who hangs on too closely. Meaning that she is in charge of his life forever, from her point of view, and that he realizes it. Haven't you ever had the mother who thought you owed her for your birthright?
Re: OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 6:04 pm
by Thalestris-Alexandros
{Laughing}Wow, I missed that line; from what resource can I find that one?
Re: OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 8:45 pm
by D.HATGISTAVROU
I'M GLAD YOU LIKE THAT ONE THALESTRIS. IT'S ALSO ONE OF MY FAVORITE LINES FROM ATG.I HAVEN'T HIT THE BOOKS LATELY BUT I BELIEVE I READ IT IN ARRIAN. ALTHOUGH HE DID LOVE HIS MOTHER VERY MUCH, SHE DID COMPLAIN TO HIM ALOT IN HER LETTERS TO HIM. COULD YOU IMAGINE IF SHE HAD A CELL PHONE OR E-MAIL! I'LL SEE YOU SUNDAY WITH THE VIDEO. ALL THE BEST!
Re: OLYMPIAS- HIGH COST OF RENT
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:10 pm
by ruthaki
She was one of those overbearing mothers who just couldn't bear to cut the apron strings. Some say he stayed away so long just to escape her constant meddling in his affairs. I love the 'rent' statement. I've read it in a couple of books so you'll be sure to find it if you look.