Arsinoe II Philadephus
Resources on the Egyptian queen Arsinoe II, who through her marriage to Ptolemy II wielded power.
Arsinoe II Dynasty XXXII 316-271 B.C.E.
The life and intrigue of the thrice-married Egyptian queen who lusted for power.
The life and intrigue of the thrice-married Egyptian queen who lusted for power.
Greek Sculpture - Robinson Collection
Three views of a head of Arsinoe II Philadelphus.
Three views of a head of Arsinoe II Philadelphus.
Arsinoe II - Influence and Images
Blythe Dawson says that Arsinoe II persuaded her brother, Ptolemy II, to marry her, violating an incest taboo, and that based on images of her with a diadem, she must have been deified before death. From her position as pharaoh's wife, Arsinoe II was able to wield power.
Blythe Dawson says that Arsinoe II persuaded her brother, Ptolemy II, to marry her, violating an incest taboo, and that based on images of her with a diadem, she must have been deified before death. From her position as pharaoh's wife, Arsinoe II was able to wield power.
Review - Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth
Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth discusses ways of distinguishing artwork representing Arsinoe II from that representing Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.
Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth discusses ways of distinguishing artwork representing Arsinoe II from that representing Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.