To what extent and in what ways did religion underlie political authority in the Classical era? For this question, refer to the following sources:
Pericles’ “Funeral Oration”
Darius’ Behistun Monument and Inscription
Augustus Statue
Justinian’s Mosaic in San Vitale (*This is from the end of the Classical Era)
The writings of Han Fei
Qin Shihuangdi’s Funeral Complex
Ashoka’s Pillars and Edicts