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Ancient Medicine and Healthcare: Ancient History Films Trivia
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In the film Agora, what was the name of the female astronomer and philosopher who was persecuted for her beliefs?
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Hypatia
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Hypatia was a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. She was persecuted and eventually killed by a mob of Christian zealots.