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Sophonisba
aka Sofonisba, Sophoniba
Carthaginian Noble
? – 203 BCE·Roman Republic·Historical
Sophonisba is documented in the Fictotum archive with 2 recorded media portrayals. Active during the Roman Republic.
Total 2
Book 1
Film 1
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly complex
complex 1villainous 1
Creator Interpretation Matrix(2 Records)
Type:
| Work | Creator | Interpretation | Actor / Character |
|---|---|---|---|
1937 · Film | Carmine Gallone | villainous Historically contested | — |
2005 · Book | David Anthony Durham | complex Historically contested | — |
Documented Appearances
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Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal
1937·Film·Carmine Gallone
A vampish seductress whose sexuality is coded as a threat to masculine Roman order.
VillainousQ1717918
Characterization Conflict
Sexist/Orientalist trope shift from the historical pawn of political alliance.
The Pride of Carthage
2005·Book·David Anthony Durham
Fictionalized as Hannibal's youngest sister to integrate her into the Barcid family tragedy.
ComplexQ7242805
Characterization Conflict
Historiographical collision: Fictionalized genealogy; she was historically the daughter of Hasdrubal Gisco.
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