Alcibiades (c.450-404 BC)
Was a Athenian statesman, known for his role in the Peloponnesian War, leadind successful naval attacks at first for Athens and then defecting to Sparta and then fleeing to Persia. He's also remembered for his beauty, arrogance and scandalous life
Having to come to terms with your curse is not always easy, especially if you like swimming! And sometimes, all you can do is just enjoying a bath in an artificial pool and just call it a day.
“This morning we went to the Archaeological Museum. Fine. Particularly beautiful the bust of Antinous.”
– Diary of C.P. Cavafy, Athens, 18 June 1901.
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