Comments on World History Blog: Was Cleopatra Ugly?

"Would both have become determined lovers of Cleop...

2007-02-20T00:31:00.000-08:00

"Would both have become determined lovers of Cleopatra if she had been ugly?"

Of course, if there was a political reason to do so.

I think I remember reading somewhere that she wasn...

2007-02-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

I think I remember reading somewhere that she wasn't super attractive, but was very...how shall I say...talented. Of course who can pass judgment on that kind of reputation thats over 2000 years old and where there are no primary sources....

Tim Agazio
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Author Colleen McCollough verifies that Cleopatra ...

2007-02-19T16:12:00.000-08:00

Author Colleen McCollough verifies that Cleopatra was ugly.

She has writen a series of books on the Roman Republic but, as you would expect from a bawdy, brilliant, rotund, uninhibited Australian septuagenarian (author of Thornbirds), they are as lusty as they are informative & have a top reputation among Ancient Rome afficionados and ancient history buffs.

Caesar, Caesar's Women, The First Man in Rome, The Grass Crown & Fortunes Favourites are among them.

They say first impressions count and Cleopatra kne...

2007-02-19T14:59:00.000-08:00

They say first impressions count and Cleopatra knew how to make an entrance.

She was smuggled in a carpet which was presented to Caesar and emerged, probably in luscious regalia, when it was unrolled before him.

She arrived at her first meeting with Mark Anthony on a perfumed vessel elegantly moved along the Nile by golden oars and billowing fuschia sails (the colour of power), decorated with flowers and maidens playing music.

Both men would have been suitably gob-smacked.

Then emerged this young brainy multilingual lady (9 languages), all too willing to be their vassal and have their children.

I don't think they would have even noticed a hook nose.