Pompey's distinctive hairstyle, combed to form an arc over the center of his forehead, facilitated comparisons between himself and
A) Julius Caesar.
B) Alexander the Great.
C) Pericles.
D) Marcus Claudius Marcellus.

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Pompey's distinctive hairstyle, which was combed forward in an arc over his forehead, was a deliberate imitation of Alexander the Great's style. This was part of Pompey's effort to draw a parallel between himself and the legendary Macedonian conqueror, thereby enhancing his own prestige and status.

Pompey's Distinctive Hairstyle, Combed to Form an Arc Over the Center