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.
Did Cleopatra have a pet cat?
Cleopatra is the most beautiful woman in Egypt, she even had a pet cat named Cleocatra, and inside Cleopatra's house was the legendary puppy, Buddasi.
Why did Cleopatra hide in a carpet?
Knowing Ptolemy's forces would thwart her attempts to meet with the Roman general, Cleopatra had herself wrapped in a carpet—some sources say it was a linen sack—and smuggled into his personal quarters.
What food did Cleopatra like?
They used extra-virgin olive oil, light cheeses, vegetables, legumes, grains, aromatic herbs, and enjoyed meals based around meat and fish.
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