


The known facts are that her Macedonian Greek family - the Ptolemaic lineage - intermarried with West Asian’s Seleucid dynasty and had been in Egypt for 300 years. Once you have it on, you’ll feel ready for a cruise along the Nile (or the closest body of water to your costume party).Born in Iran, I am a Persian, and Cleopatra’s heritage has been attributed at one time or another to the Greeks, the Macedonians and the Persians. It also has beige accents and colorful designs along the bust. Now, we can’t guarantee that any fancy English playwrights will craft a tale of your exploits while wearing this exclusive plus size Cleopatra costume, but it will make you feel like a regal figure ready to rule over her subjects! The costume comes with an elegant gold dress, complete with shimmering details fit for a pharaoh. Now, you can step into her alluring shoes with this Cleopatra costume for women. Even Shakespeare, a man born centuries after her untimely death, was enamored with her story. She did all this with elegance and style. She commanded her naval forces with deft precision during the Battle of Actium. She snuck herself into the presence of Julius Caesar, cleverly hiding herself within a rug being delivered to him. She used her sharp wits to wrestle control of Egypt away from her brother. Amy Schumer proved that women are way better at gross-out humor than guys! Of course, few women hold the kind of reverence as the fiercely intelligent and classically beautiful Cleopatra.įrom an early age, all the way to her death, she truly broke the mold of what society thought a woman should be. Empress Wu Zetian expanded education and increased economic prosperity in China during her tenure. Zenobia conquered Europe and even had the guts to stand up to the Roman Empire.

Plenty of powerful women have made their mark on history.
