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Being Queen at a young age and being successful with my beauty, I still had many struggles. I am Cleopatra.My father was Pharaoh Ptolemy XII and my mother unknown. I was a smart person growing up. My name means “Glory of her Father” in Greek and I was my father's favorite child. I learned a lot about how the country was ruled from him. My family had ruled Egypt for 300 years. Even though my family ruled Egypt, we were actually Greek descents. I grew up speaking, reading, and writing Greek.…

very prominent during that time (Roller pg. 43). It was actually Cleopatra’s fathers who wanted to restore education and make it important again and it was this very ideal that Cleopatra carried on during her reign (Roller pg. 43). Timagenes of Alexandria was a very important scholar during the rule of Ptolemy XII (Roller pg. 45). Though he never actually taught Cleopatra himself it was people taught by Timagenes who had an in impact on Cleopatra’s life (Roller pg. 45).…

In the long run, to love someone for personal gain, smart or horrific? Cleopatra had a relationship with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her relationship with both these men were for political power while also falling in love. Cleopatra is a smart, intriguing women. She found herself attracting everyone's attention and having them bend to her will. Who found love in two men to gain political power in Egypt.The love Cleopatra had for both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony was quite real yet at…

Cleopatra VII has been a famous figure throughout history. From her involvement with Julius Caesar and her famous love affair with Marc Antony, Cleopatra has intrigues historians and the world for her beauty, political involvement with Rome, and her intellect and how she was able to keep Egypt from becoming a part of Rome until her death. Cleopatra was the last ruler of Egypt and succeeded in keeping it from Roman control while she was still alive due to her utilizing Roman love interests to…

"Being brilliant to look upon and to listen to, with the power to subjugate everyone” Dio, Roman History (XLII.34.4-6). Cleopatra queen of Egypt knew that her beauty and charm were dangerous weapons that no man, emperor or general could resist. And due to her hunger for power, Cleopatra manipulated two of Rome's most influential leaders, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. A manipulation in which ultimately lead to their demise. Being born into a powerful family that later diminished due her…

Cleopatra and Egypt. Then, rumours were spreading around about how Antony will transfer the capital from Rome to Alexandria. Eventually, the Roman Council removed Marc Antony was removed and then declared war against Cleopatra, and her kingdom, Egypt. Mark Antony was fighting with Caesar’s adopted son, Octavian, over who would rule Rome. Later on, Octavian captured Egypt's capital, Alexandria. Marc Antony has claimed himself as a failure. Cleopatra finds out and reveals that she needs a…

Alexandria had different races and various creeds, during ancient times and being a Cosmopolitan city. In Seven Days at the Cecil, most of the characters are Christian. They talk about faith and beliefs. They question religion and argued about the spreading of Christianity at the ancient times. Tzalas notes that “with the spread of Christianity, the destruction of the idols and the victimization by the Christians of those who remained faithful to the ancient polytheistic religion, a new age…

The Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty of China are considered to be the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. The Roman Empire lasted from 27BCE to 476CE and the Han Dynasty lasted from 206BCE to 220CE. The Romans and Han still contribute to our modern day society through the technological and political philosophies they made. Both the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty rose to power through strong leadership, which allowed the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty to overcome their rivals becoming…

Ancient Greek has influenced most of our society today. The teachings that were brought about have remained important in everyday life. Many base their laws and ethics on Ancient Greek. Greek implemented their names morals of intelligence, glory, loyalty and hospitality to shape their own culture. The text The Iliad recognizes heros are the essence in society which they come from. Honor and glory describe a true hero. Major battles and heroic deeds and actions provided hope to find glory.…

DAMAYANTI Introduction The story of Nala-Damayanti has been narrated in Vana-Parva in Mahabharata by Rishi Vrihadswa. Damayanti was the daughter King Bhima who ruled Vidharbha Kingdom. Damayanti had earned a reputation of being the most beautiful Princess of Universe at that time. She was described as lovely-waisted Damayanti. As per Nala-Damayanti Katha, Damayanti was famous for 'for her incandescent beauty, grace, virtue and excellence' she was faultless-featured; 'with her ornaments she…