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The Dinner Party: Heritage Floor: Basilea




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Judy Chicago (American, b. 1939). The Dinner Party (Heritage Floor; detail), 1974–79. Porcelain with rainbow and gold luster, 48 x 48 x 48 ft. (14.6 x 14.6 x 14.6 m). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10. © Judy Chicago. Photograph by Jook Leung Photography

Basilea
Mythical, ancient Greece, exact dates uncertain

In ancient Greek folk tradition, Basilea was the first queen of the legendary kingdom of Atlantis.

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Alexandra of Jerusalem
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Arsinoe II
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Eachtach
Macha of the Red Tresses
Meave
Medb of Connacht
Muirgel
Olympias
Tomyris
Veleda
Zenobia

Last updated January 29, 2007.
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