Arrow portrayed by a cat Arrow was Cleopatra VII's pet leopard, who roamed the palace's gardens at night.
What were Cleopatra's pets?
Arrow was Cleopatra's pet leopard who roamed the palace's gardens at night. His striking blue eyes glow in the dark while he creeps through the exotic plants at midnight. Leopards were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians and this regal cat was the king of the palace.
Did Cleopatra have any animals?
Contemporary accounts of Cleopatra do not mention any pets she may have owned. Her life has been heavily mythologized, and some legends claim that she possessed a pet leopard named Arrow, but there is no evidence of this in ancient sources.
How many Cleopatra's were there?
Officially, only seven princesses with the name 'Cleopatra' are credited as sitting on the throne of Egypt, although there is some confusion over the length of reigns and the degree of real power held. The last, Cleopatra VII, is the most famous, thanks to her romantic dalliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
What other names did Cleopatra have?
CleopatraIssueCaesarion Alexander Helios Cleopatra Selene II Ptolemy PhiladelphusNames Cleopatra VII Thea PhilopatorDynastyPtolemaicFatherPtolemy XII Auletes
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