Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) Queen of Egypt from the Ptolemaic dynasty, diplomat and polyglot. Cleopatra is a highly educated and wise woman who conquered the whole world with her image of an intelligent seductress. The image of Cleopatra is one of the most popular antique characters in the world of theater, cinema and literature. Cleopatra had a strategic approach to life and politics, cunning, play.
Cleopatra’s childhood was held in a competitive environment – the large family of Ptolemy XII, where children were already preparing to excel almost from birth. This atmosphere greatly influenced the formation of the girl’s personality. Fortunately, my father decided that he would teach Cleopatra the art of government. Her education also included the study of languages, mathematics, philosophy, playing musical instruments. At the same time, he developed her leadership qualities, to be confident, to see opportunities, to understand the importance of balancing between a forest of enemies and loyal observers of what is happening. Her father also taught Cleopatra to act like an actor, with theatricality and virtuosity. She has mastered many tricks in love and political games, based on talented and sophisticated action. The upbringing of the upper elite has always been based on the ability to understand their desires, emotions and effectively either hide them, if necessary, or transform them into something more productive.
The death of her father was the first strong shock for the girl. The understanding came to Cleopatra that the real trials are actually ahead in her life. To carve out a little time, she successfully hides the departure of her father, and at this time takes up the strengthening of power. Manipulating the symbols of religion, deifying one’s own greatness for accession to the throne are all small tactical steps in a grand strategy to strengthen the power of this great woman.
The meeting with Julius Caesar, the ruler of the Roman Empire became for her another step towards the royal throne. Taking advantage of her acting talent and a great desire to “play” on the stage of life, Cleopatra plays a bold scene of introducing herself to Caesar in the form of a supplicant. She skillfully seduces Caesar with her charm and sexuality, complemented by the highest level of intelligence and emotional self-control. After a while, gives birth to a son. But Cleopatra did not foresee that Gaius Julius Caesar would not recognize the boy as the legitimate heir to the throne, because this promised him a denigration of his reputation, but this woman is not used to giving up. She gathered an army against her brother and enlisted the support of Rome.
The meeting with Julius Caesar, the ruler of the Roman Empire became for her another step towards the royal throne. Taking advantage of her acting talent and a great desire to “play” on the stage of life, Cleopatra plays a bold scene of introducing herself to Caesar in the form of a supplicant. She skillfully seduces Caesar with her charm and sexuality, complemented by the highest level of intelligence and emotional self-control. After a while, gives birth to a son. But Cleopatra did not foresee that Gaius Julius Caesar would not recognize the boy as the legitimate heir to the throne, because this promised him a denigration of his reputation.
When Caesar was killed, Cleopatra’s life collapsed. After all, now she had to eliminate all the dangers for her own life and the life of little Caesarion. This steadfast woman moves coldly and mercilessly. She does not fall into despair, does not make hasty conclusions, her steps are very thought out. It so happened that her younger brother suddenly died and now Cleopatra’s son became co-ruler. She again did not rest on her laurels, but with her self-control she began to prepare for the next victorious step.
One of the three triumvirs of the Roman Empire, Mark Antony, fell into her field of vision. For Cleopatra, a passionate affair with this muscular mature man was not only part of a plan to strengthen power, but also developed into a love relationship that lasted until Antony’s death.
Another shock that befell Cleopatra was the death of Antony. Having a brilliant mind and, the ability to maneuver among opportunities, she tried to seduce another Roman commander – Octavian Augustus. This time, her spell didn’t work. She perfectly understood what this failure promised her and chose to leave the mise-en-scene of the life of the invincible and unbroken queen, leaving behind her the glory of the greatest woman in the world.
Cleopatra is a woman leader with a high level of emotional intelligence, able to clearly manage both her emotions and the sensual states of others. An interesting personality, captivating with her fortitude and an incessant stream of strategic actions, this woman was able to play many roles at once, without losing her femininity and remaining a great politician until the end of her days.
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