for The right way to serve revenge as a hot dish11/7/2012 c1 
41Lysis
Hi Delos, I just started to read this story. It's very interesting and I like that it is more historical and gives us a different, but valued perspective of Alexander and the various nuances of his campaign. There was so many facets to the campaigns and expedition and we rarely read about it other than when it pertains to the wholly military aspects. What you do here, at least to me, is to open it that world more fully to the reader. I really like that you have placed Hephaistion in a more realistic role here. He was so valuable in the diplomatic role that Alexander recognized and allowed him to function. Your descriptions of the historical events at the times are excellent and fascinating. The question you raise about Mazaeus and Babylon and its inhabidants is very interesting and I agree with you to a large degree. Mesopotainan (sorry bad spelling) culture is so ancient and richly faceted that it almost requires separate reading on its own. I have a feeling this will be a very good story. Thanks, Lysis.
41LysisHi Delos, I just started to read this story. It's very interesting and I like that it is more historical and gives us a different, but valued perspective of Alexander and the various nuances of his campaign. There was so many facets to the campaigns and expedition and we rarely read about it other than when it pertains to the wholly military aspects. What you do here, at least to me, is to open it that world more fully to the reader. I really like that you have placed Hephaistion in a more realistic role here. He was so valuable in the diplomatic role that Alexander recognized and allowed him to function. Your descriptions of the historical events at the times are excellent and fascinating. The question you raise about Mazaeus and Babylon and its inhabidants is very interesting and I agree with you to a large degree. Mesopotainan (sorry bad spelling) culture is so ancient and richly faceted that it almost requires separate reading on its own. I have a feeling this will be a very good story. Thanks, Lysis.
11/2/2012 c1 38Norrsken
Dear Delos,
I enjoy this tale very much. It shows the diplomatic skills of *our* Hephaestion in a very fine manner. Your research is excellent. You give us much knowledge about the Persian occupation of Ancient Babylon. Mazaeus' history is a tragic one. Our understanding of him and his actions deepens with your tale. One can also understand that he wants Persepolis to be burned! This is an unexpected explanation to this act of sheer destruction.
All the best wishes and many thanks for sharing,
/ NorthernLight
38NorrskenDear Delos,
I enjoy this tale very much. It shows the diplomatic skills of *our* Hephaestion in a very fine manner. Your research is excellent. You give us much knowledge about the Persian occupation of Ancient Babylon. Mazaeus' history is a tragic one. Our understanding of him and his actions deepens with your tale. One can also understand that he wants Persepolis to be burned! This is an unexpected explanation to this act of sheer destruction.
All the best wishes and many thanks for sharing,
/ NorthernLight
10/29/2012 c1 Guest
Even though I try to weave the facts into my stories, I always am put to shame by things like this that are FAR beyond my limited knowledge. Well-written.
Even though I try to weave the facts into my stories, I always am put to shame by things like this that are FAR beyond my limited knowledge. Well-written.
10/29/2012 c1 S0phea
I like it. I am always amazed at your theories because I secretly wished they were true. :)
I like it. I am always amazed at your theories because I secretly wished they were true. :)
10/28/2012 c1 5Zophiel Lagace
Hello Delos,
I have read before about this (I don’t remember where) that Hephaistion managed to convince Mazaeus of coming to their cause, and that this was why Mazaeus left them “win” at Gaugamela. Your explanation is very clever, that Mazaeus did this because he wanted to see Babylon come to its former glory. I like a lot how you devoted time to let us “meet” Mazaeus, talking about his family and ancestors, and to understand him.
Big hugs,
Zophiel
5Zophiel LagaceHello Delos,
I have read before about this (I don’t remember where) that Hephaistion managed to convince Mazaeus of coming to their cause, and that this was why Mazaeus left them “win” at Gaugamela. Your explanation is very clever, that Mazaeus did this because he wanted to see Babylon come to its former glory. I like a lot how you devoted time to let us “meet” Mazaeus, talking about his family and ancestors, and to understand him.
Big hugs,
Zophiel
10/27/2012 c1 4Laurensis
Hi Delos...a very intriguing story this is. One has to tread very carefully though. Because if the reader did not a deeper insight to ancient Greek or Babylonian history, what you have clearly done with a few historical facts is created a story with such astounding realism it could literally bet taken for real. You have managed to craft a pithy, intelligent story. Now this is what i call quality. It it easy to write fluff-especially mindless fluff to entertain. But as I truly that as a Writer one does not only have artistic licence but also artistic responsibility i.e. of proving entertainment that is also intelligent. This story is a very good example of it. Personally, i find this a great story.
4LaurensisHi Delos...a very intriguing story this is. One has to tread very carefully though. Because if the reader did not a deeper insight to ancient Greek or Babylonian history, what you have clearly done with a few historical facts is created a story with such astounding realism it could literally bet taken for real. You have managed to craft a pithy, intelligent story. Now this is what i call quality. It it easy to write fluff-especially mindless fluff to entertain. But as I truly that as a Writer one does not only have artistic licence but also artistic responsibility i.e. of proving entertainment that is also intelligent. This story is a very good example of it. Personally, i find this a great story.
