Heptalogs (Mind the Spear, Cleitus)

The Heptalogs (hepta + logios) were the original authors of the Alexandrian Codexes. These men knew Alexander the Great throughout his life and were known to be his closest allies and compatriots. Their writings remain the most-used primary accounts of Alexander's life. However, due to discrepancies in their writings, there remain several theories and hypotheses regarding the true life of Alexander the Great. While some took a more pragmatic approach when recording his life, others are said to have heavily dramatized Alexander the Great's life. In the context of ancient people who have gone on to write further works on Alexander's life, see the Diadochi

List of Heptalogs

 * Antigenes
 * Callisthenes
 * Cleitus the Black
 * Lysimachus
 * Hephaestion
 * Peithon
 * Ptolemy Soter