Palette Of King Narmer Essay

The Palette of King Narmer, created in Pre-Dynastic Egypt, depicts the unification of upper and lower Egypt, as it also demonstrates a violent hierarchy scale. The divine right to rule is also conveyed as bulls are illustrated on the top of the palette in reference to Hathor, an Egyptian goddess of the sky. Ultimately, Narmer’s power is shown. Another work that conveys authority and power is the Code Of Hammurabi, created in Babylon in 1780 B.C.E. The top image depicts Hammurabi’s divine right to rule, by being respective towards the God of the sun and law: Shamash. Below are over two-hundred laws and punishments that demonstrates his power given by Shamash. The Palette of King Narmer illustrates power in Egypt as the divine right to rule with Hathor, but also with a depiction of his military skills which falls with his warrior characteristics. On both of the bottom sides there are depictions of King Narmer trampling his enemies. One that catches the eye is a bull representing the king charging and defeating his enemies. On the other hand, not only does the Code of Hammurabi depict the divine right to rule through Hammurabi offering Shamash a
As well as the symbols of the bull in the top of the palette in reference to his divine right to rule. Also, another representation of his authority goes in hand with him being represented as a bull in the bottom but also to the reference of his military. Military equals power which was illustrated to the standard bearers. The Code of Hammurabi has symbols. First, as Hammurabi is with Shamash. Though the main symbol of power is Shamash, as he is larger and has many more details as he sits on a massive throne with mountains below his feet. Heading back up, upon his head is an eight horned held,met representing his godly power. Overall Hammurabi's main power of his people is his through his divine right to