The word Hellenistic means what in Greek?

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?

One exception to the full faith and credit clause is that one state cannot enforce the civil law of another state is required to recognize marriages and divorces in another state cannot enforce the criminal law of another state is required to enforce the criminal law of another state

Who is pictured in the image above? a. queen elizabeth b. princess elizabeth c. jane seymour d. catherine of aragon