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When Greeks became Buddhists: Inside the lost Indo Greek kingdom
Greek names carved into Buddhist caves in India reveal a forgotten chapter of ancient history. After Alexander’s invasion, Greek rulers and settlers did not simply vanish but became patrons, converts, ...
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The Ancient Greeks Who Became Buddhists
When Alexander the Great’s empire reached India, it created a surprising cultural crossroads. Some Greeks living in the Indo-Greek kingdoms embraced Buddhism, blending Greek art with Buddhist ...
Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the ...
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