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Great Reputations: Cleopatra

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Cleopatra's Use of Religion and Motherhood

Exploring how Cleopatra's self-identification as Isis and her connection to the goddess played a role in her status as a single mother raising the next pharaoh, challenging common perceptions of her as solely seductive. The chapter also delves into different representations of Cleopatra and the importance of exploring multiple perspectives.

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