Not all of these women could boast of unearthly beauty. But each of them was a strong and talented person who had in her arsenal a brand-name special weapon, with the help of which, with impeccable ease and simplicity, they conquered the greats of this world.
Thais of Athens (3rd century AD - exact dates are not known)
The contemporary of Alexander of Macedon lived so long ago that the biography remained practically in darkness. Thais was the Atheniangieter (a synonym that, by inexperience, was akin to the ancient profession). In Nasam's case, everything is quite different - a heterere by social status, closer to Japanese geishas. They are not only taught to keep a good eye on themselves, but also to the art of communication, singing, dancing and other sports. Sam Thais more than once considered the best, not only vposteli, but also in military campaigns. And before her charms, even Alexander the Great himself could not resist.
Her secret : Taisby was a very inquisitive lady, so she learned all the news from one of the first, which made her an interesting conversationalist. She also owned an ideal smooth skin. Thais came up with a means for depilation, the recipe of which remained a secret. The only thing that is known - the vego composition was the juice of green walnuts.
Cleopatra (69-30 years BC)
Ode dedicated to this woman, spoke about her cunning, education, thirst for power and sexuality. It was said that even from early age, the Egyptian queen had her own "harem", in which there were attractive slaves that suited her as fathers. At the age of 16, Cleopatra married her 30-year-old brother. According to the same legends, this woman's night cost a lifetime. She was a real sex bomb for the rulers of Rome. If we talk about unearthly beauty, then these rumors are very exaggerated. However, she was able to charm the two great emperors Mark Antony and Julius Caesar. The queen was perfectly fluent in foreign languages, she understood the philosophy of iteration, she also played well on musical instruments. In addition, she possessed an extraordinary cunning and intelligence. Of all these qualities, even the kings who equated themselves to Botu lost their heads.
Her secret : Cleopatran never saved time and energy to care for the face and body. In addition to her famous baths, every day she drank the pearl dissolved in the vinegar. They say that it was this procedure that prevented her from retaining her youth.
Also another secret of Cleopatra was her skillful make-up. By the way, the "cat's eye" eyeliner is her invention.
The Marquise de Pompadour (1721 - 1764)
Since childhood, the daughter of the footman Jeanne Antoinette Poisson has been predicted to be the king's favorite. Jeanne received good education and married a young nobleman.
The time favorites did not last long, but Pompadour managed to last 20 years. She lived by the principle - in love everything is possible, except boredom and monotony. Besides the title of ideal mistress, she ideally cooked and constantly maintained a love with the help of different aphrodisiacs.
Her secret : Varsenale Marquises had many beauty-secrets, with which she even looked much younger in the elderly age. One of them can be called narrow gloves, soaked in goose fat and which had to be worn for the night. It saved the Marquise's hands young and tender, like a young lady.
Emma Hamilton (1761-1815)
Being from a poor family, the girl was the lover of a wealthy anonymous woman, who soon became impoverished and decided to sell the girl to her uncle Lord Gamilton. He made her his wife and taught secular manners. Feeling a statue and the ground under her feet, Emma did not become an intriguer, but rather radiated a good and sincerity in love. Of course, eventually Nelson left the family, but Emma did not leave her husband. The society condemned the razluchnitsu and she spent the last days of exaltation.
Her secret : She encouraged walking and good spirits.
George Sand (1804 -1876)
Writer from France, Aurora Dupin (after the marriage of Baroness Dudevan) took a male pseudonym, having managed to excel in her antics. But, despite all this, she was the real woman. She got married, gave birth to a daughter and a son, and left her husband at the age of 70. Many men wanted her (Dumas-father, Balzac, Merimee), but she did not want to be a trophy - she was only interested in love. She could not enjoy sex without love.
Her secret : Aurora was beautiful and considered herself unattractive. She drew attention that she demonstratively smoked a cigarette and wore men's suits. She was also not afraid to show her feelings.
Matilda Kshesinskaya (1872 - 1971)
Known in Russia, a ballerina with Polish descent, the first who has learned to twist fouettes. Her list of fans, she began withNikolaya second. For the sake of the charming legs of the ballerina, his family was donated by Prince Sergei Mikhailovich. He spent almost all his fortune on Matilda's beloved diamonds. After dedicating 15 years to the stage, the ballerina left her and got a newer lover than herself, but soon she married his son. In 1917, the ballerina lived on a villa, which she gave to one of the Romanovs.
Her secret : The ballerina radiated a rare sexuality, which in those days was unacceptably openly demonstrated.
Mata Hari (1876 -1952)
The most famous spy of the 20th century. The whole life of this woman is shrouded in mystery and fog. Margaret Geltruda combined the secret knowledge of Japan and India, where she visited her husband, who soon had to break up with her. In 1904, the eastern beauty of Mata Hari began to perform in Paris with extraordinary dances.
Men lost their reason from her. And there were a lot of reasons for this, because at the end of the speech the woman had nothing left but decorations. To avoid misunderstandings with the church, Hari was still thin-metric, but because of the darkness in the hall they were difficult to see. The dancer liked to have power over a strong gender, which next to her became vulnerable to Islam. During the war, her contact with men became businesslike. Kakisvestno, a woman cooperated with all the intelligence agencies of the world.
Her secret : Erotic dances Hari became the precursors of the sty-dance. Her jewelry and aromatic oils fascinated men.
Alexandra Kollontai (1873-1952)
The first woman ambassador and diplomat, the daughter of the tsar's general, Dumatovich, married the handsome engineer Vladimir Kollontai, gave him the namsyn. But Alexander did not have enough freedom and creative space, therefore, after five years, she divorced. In 1917, she was already a major party leader. Has won success with his books, which promoted free marriage of love. Soon, Shura began a civil marriage with the chairman of the Central Bank. She was 45 at that time, and he was 28.
Her secret : Alexandra was only a couple of phrases for men. Even the Swedish king could not resist the hard character and the pleasant timbre of the voice.