Xerxes: Images and Representations

List three different examples of ancient Persian images of Xerxes.

Outline the reasoning behind the portrayal of Xerxes in ancient Persian sources, and give one example.

Which ancient historian spoke about Xerxes in a positive way, but with negative reasoning?

Which ancient historian depicts Xerxes in an entirely negative manner?

Which two modern historians describe Xerxes as an unfit ruler, and what did they say?

Which modern historian is questionable about the depiction of Xerxes, and what does he say about it?

Which movie is most well known for the Battle of Thermopylae, and how does it depict Xerxes?