To look upon her was more beautiful than anything; her splendor and her form were divine; she was a maiden, beautiful and blooming.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The text describes Hatshepsut's physical beauty and divine appearance in idealized terms.
- In plain terms
- She is described as divinely beautiful and youthful.
- What can you take from it?
- Portraits and descriptions of leaders often emphasize ideal beauty to signal divinity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does beauty enhance authority?
- How much image is idealized?
Another view
Physical description may not reflect actual appearance or character.
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