Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts
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Zendaya, who plays Athena in the film The Odyssey, wore earrings at a London photocall that are reportedly made from ancient Iranian artefacts. The earrings sparked outrage and revived discussions about the ownership and trade of archaeological finds. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over the use of antiquities as fashion accessories.
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Zendaya portrayed the goddess Athena in the movie The Odyssey.
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Loaded language removed<p>Jewellery made from BC Iran worn at Odyssey photocall throws spotlight on the trade of rare archeological finds</p><p>The Odyssey has stormed cinemas, but while its take on the Homeric epic has created ripples among western classicists, it is an actor’s earrings that have made waves further afield.</p><p>Zendaya, who portrays the goddess Athena in the movie, provoked outrage when she appeared…
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The article states that Zendaya provoked outrage with her earrings.
OpinionZendaya portrayed the goddess Athena in the movie The Odyssey.
The GuardianThe Odyssey is based on the Homeric epic.
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