A cavalry commander must deliver an elephant from India to Aristotle in Athens, facing dangers and humor in a historical adventure.
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A cavalry commander must deliver an elephant from India to Aristotle in Athens, facing dangers and humor in a historical adventure.
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Plot summary:The novel concerns the adventures of Leon of Atrax, a Thessalian cavalry commander who has been tasked by Alexander the Great to bring an elephant captured from the Indian ruler Porus, to Athens as a present for Alexander's old tutor, Aristotle. Leading a motley crew that includes an Indian elephantarch to care for the creature, a Persian warrior, a Syrian sutler and a Greek philosopher, Leon sets out to cross the whole of the ancient known world from the Indus River to Athens.
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with skirmishes and bandit attacks; not overly graphic.
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No evidence of profanity found in available sources.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor references to ancient religious practices; not central.
Witchcraft / occult
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No evidence of witchcraft or occult themes found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on multiculturalism and diversity as positive themes.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence of self-harm or suicide found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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Abuse & suffering
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