Which ancient figure is considered history's first documented 'brand ambassador' through their widely publicized endorsement of a specific product?

In ancient civilizations, influential individuals often served as early versions of 'brand ambassadors' for products, rulers, and cultural practices. From Cleopatra promoting beauty products to Olympic athletes endorsing city-states, the concept of leveraging personal influence for promotion has ancient roots. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations utilized influential figures to promote products and ideas in ways surprisingly similar to modern marketing strategies.

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Herodotus, who promoted Babylonian textiles in his writings, causing a fashion trend throughout the Mediterranean
Galen, the Roman physician who endorsed specific medicinal compounds from Alexandria, increasing their popularity and price
Pericles, who commissioned artisans to create replicas of his helmet design, which became a status symbol in Athens
Queen Nefertiti, who popularized a specific type of eyeliner throughout Egypt through her portraiture