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How was Hippolyta (Queen of Amazons) depicted in art over the ages? [closed]

I'm interested in the particular artworks, especially sculptures and paintings and rather classical than contemporary art. Art there any noted artworks I should be aware of? I'm looking for any ...
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Was the Athenian generals' trial after Arginusae a political one?

In 406BC, the Athenian fleet reported a great victory against the Spartans', near the Arginusae Islands. After the battle, allegedly because of a storm, the generals failed to rescue their comrades at ...
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Was there an assassination attempt against Xerxes in the battle of Thermopylae?

I watched Frank Miller's 300 last night with my girlfriend, and after the movie ended she mentioned the assassination attempt against Xerxes would have been a great plot element for the movie and that ...