The history of mankind are heard by men and women in equal measure.
History has preserved many names of conquerors and rulers.
But it often happened that every man had a woman with its natural charm and sharp mind could affect the destiny of Nations.
This review presents the famous mistress who left a significant mark in history.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra was not a beauty, but she knew how to properly use your female charm to get a man to want to spend the night with her, knowing that the next morning he would be killed. The Greeks called the Queen “maryjane”, i.e. “raspahnutye”. Cleopatra knew how to deliver a man pleasure. But, in addition, the Egyptian Queen was very wise. With every man she acted differently. If Julius Caesar was gentle and clever, the relationship with mark Anthony, the woman showed all his fury.
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Messalina
The name of Valeria Messalina has become synonymous with women’s debauchery. Messalina was very popular at the court of Caligula, she was able to marry the Roman Emperor Claudius. The historians Tacitus and Suetonius mentioned like Messalina, being the wife of the Governor, under an assumed name visited his lunapro (brothel) and was posing as a prostitute.
In spite of his insatiable libido, Messalina had a great influence in politics. She ruled the Emperor and the Senate complied with her orders. Messalina died as a result of a failed political coup.
Thais
Thais known as the friend and lover of Alexander the great. Somehow her face is not captured, no sculptor or artist, but the fame of the beauty and actions of Thais came to the present day.
As is known from historical sources, Tais differed from the other Greek woman of her appearance: she had copper skin tone and grey eyes that was attracting others. Of course Alexander the great could not help but notice the hetaera.
Thais famously burned Persepolis after Alexander the great’s army defeated the Persians and occupied the city. According to the records of Diodorus and Plutarch, Thais entered the city in a chariot, naked, only wearing their jewelry. When the soldiers are celebrating the victory, drunk, she took the torch and encouraged them to burn the city. Excited men took the call, was. Architectural and cultural jewel of Persia was burned to the ground. So the Thais took revenge on the Persians for the destruction of Athens.
The Marquise de Pompadour
About loving mistress of French king Louis XV, Marquise de Pompadour, legends. Said she could meet the men back several times a day. And secret sexuality was chocolate and celery, which are considered to be strong aphrodisiacs. At Breakfast the Marquis drank the Cup of chocolate with shredded celery root.
Plus, the irrepressible sexual attraction was a sharp woman’s mind. Marquise de Pompadour (Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson) managed for 20 years to captivate a monarch. Mistress had an impact on public policy and developed science and art.
