Throughout history, poets and artists have been inspired by Cleopatra's unparalleled beauty and unique charisma. Her alluring presence even managed to disrupt the powerful Roman Army. Despite being subjected to cruelty and deceit by her enemies, her dignified passing has been commemorated in numerous poignant works of art. As the last descendant of Alexander the Great and the final ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra experienced great love with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, both in her personal and political life. Even her death was graceful, as she chose the venom of an asp over the humiliation of being paraded as a trophy during Octavian's upcoming coronation as Emperor Augustus in Rome. Both in life and in death, Cleopatra remained a true queen.
