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Posted on September 2, 2008 by Roger Smith | Posted under Arts and Entertainment
Cleopatra: The Mythical Queen
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Cleopatra and Her Mythical Beauty Who could resist the beauty and passion of Cleopatra? In fact, this is a major factor in why many Hollywood studios presented her on the silver screen. And of course Cleopatra's reputation as a magnificently beautiful lady was also promoted with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor which had the effect of pushing so-called Cleopatra's beauty to unattainable heights. However, it might be interesting to note that Cleopatra was not as beautiful as most might think. In fact, researchers that have poured over the evidence conclude that Cleopatra can be considered average at best. Cleopatra's Love Life Another facet of Cleopatra's life was her incredible romances. Yes, Cleopatra was extremely adept at seducing men and used here intellect and power as a definite tool of attraction. Throughout her life, Cleopatra had several lovers and many close male acquaintances- unfortunately many of these romances soured and turned into enemies. While her relationships were plenty, she did find them quite useful for promoting here own agenda. Cleopatra & Marc Antony: A True Power Couple As queen of Egypt, Cleopatra required the help of powerful political alliances. Julius Caesar was one of these alliances that served as a protector for the queen and her kingdom. Unfortunately, after a Julius Caesar was assassinated Cleopatra was left vulnerable and needed to find someone as strong and devoted as Julius. She turned to Mark Antony. Mark Antony was the enemy of her greatest enemy- Octavius and after a whirlwind romance, Cleopatra and Mark Antony wed, ultimately having three children. This whirlwind romance between Cleopatra and Marc Antony did not last forever. To learn how this tragic story unfolds and also some more interesting facts about the real Cleopatra, please visit our main website at Smithsonian Magazine to read it. About The Author: http://www.smithsonianmag.com Smithsonian magazine is a monthly magazine created for modern, well-rounded individuals with diverse interests. It chronicles the arts, history, sciences and popular culture of the times. Each month, expect articles from the Smithsonian Institution's award-winning, monthly general interest magazine, plus exclusive Web articles, videos, blogs, photographs and more. |
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