Not everyone could please the ruler of the Ottoman Empire.
The series “The Magnificent Century” about Sultan Suleiman and his beloved Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska stirred up interest in Turkish history.
In the film, the life of odalisques in the harem is greatly embellished. There they live in luxury, in the meantime study and weave intrigues. In fact, not everyone could get into the concubines of the ruler of the Ottoman Empire.
Firstly, serious requirements were placed on the appearance of the girls. They had to have thin waists and wide hips, as well as be pure. But the size of the bust did not really matter: this part of the Sultan’s body was of little interest.
Girls of Circassian and Slavic origin were most valued. According to historians, Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska was from the territory of modern Ukraine.
In addition, all the concubines received an excellent education: they read, knew mathematics, danced, sang, played musical instruments. All this was trained for more than one year. Only after meeting all the conditions, the girl could hope for the favor of the Sultan.
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2023-08-13 14:45:27
