The article discusses the longstanding debate regarding Alexander the Great's sexuality. While he had three wives and reportedly had relations with one woman, his apparent reluctance for sexual engagement with women may suggest he could have been gay. Historical accounts, notably by Quintus Curtius Rufus and Plutarch, present conflicting narratives about his sexual preferences, leaving room for interpretation. Alexander's marital history doesn't conclusively establish his heterosexuality, which continues to intrigue historians and the public alike.
"He scorned sensual pleasures to such an extent that his mother was anxious lest he be unable to beget offspring," wrote Quintus Curtius Rufus.
Some modern historians, like James Davidson, argue that Alexander could have been gay due to his minimal relationships with women.
According to Plutarch, Alexander only had sex with one woman, Barsine, indicating he may have had a preference for male companions.
Alexander's marriages to Roxana, Stateira, and Parysatis don't definitively indicate heterosexuality, leaving his true sexual orientation in question.
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