The changing social mores of contemporary society have seen Cleopatra depicted in many different ways. Although few artefacts remain of Cleopatra's true image, we see from her portrait on coins (Fear, 2008, p, 21 Fig 1.4) that although she was not a legendary beauty, she had the power to captivate two of the greatest Romans of her time. time. Cleopatra consummated her union with Julius Caesar, who strengthened his hold on the throne following her assassination; formed an alliance with Mark Antony, in opposition to Octavian, a coalition that would lead to his downfall as both Antony and Cleopatra's combined forces would be defeated against Octavian at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC (Fear, 2008 , p.7) In contrast to today's tabloid publicity spin, "losers attract notoriety", (Fear, 2008, p, 6) Roman society was not different with its reputation of fundamental importance and continuously defended. The union of Antony and Cleopatra was a weapon for Octavian and propaganda used against the couple in their Battle of Actium. (Fear, 2008, p.7.) To this day, Cleopatra remains popular...