The Recurring Cast
Character · Alexander · 2 books

Hephaistion

Alexander's closest friend · Mary Renault

Hephaistion is Alexander’s closest friend and companion.

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Character facts

First appearance
Fire from Heaven (1969)
Latest appearance
The Persian Boy (1972)
Books
2 (2 major)
Series
Alexander
Author
Mary Renault
Circle
Alexander

Where to meet Hephaistion

Hephaistion first appears in Fire from Heaven (1969), in a major role, book 1 of the Alexander series.

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Every book with Hephaistion

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 1969MFire from Heavenmajor role · AlexanderBuy
  2. 1972MThe Persian Boymajor role · AlexanderBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
AlexanderPrince of Macedon who conquers Persia2