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Modern Media Interpretations Of Cleopatra

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Interpretations of Cleopatra shown through our antiquated past and modern media depictions show her powerful role in history as both a stateswoman and lover. The portrayals of both the personal and political aspects of her life have been adapted by many voices and biases, creating a variety of images of her past; a larger focus being on her personal life, and the actions derived from her physical and emotional desires. History has no unified image of Cleopatra, nor do her filmed depictions. History shows us two images of Cleopatra; one, the sculptured Goddess of Dendera intended for Egyptian audiences, the other being the unflattering veristic portraits on Roman coins, showing her as a powerful and formidable dynast. Studios chose actresses
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