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A concubine might more commonly be known as a mistress. In history, concubine's were in long term relationship's with men who were from a higher social class. One of the most famous examples of concubines in biblical history is that of Hagar. She was the maid of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, who gifted Hagar to Abraham because she was unable to have any children of her own. Hagar gave birth to Ishmael as a result of her relationship with Abraham.
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Who are famous thieves from history?
Robin Hood
How does Agamemnon die?
When Troy was taken, many Trojan women were made captives, and Cassandra was awarded to Agamemnon, who brought her as a concubine to Mycenae. But on his return, he and her new concubine were murdered by Aegisthus and Clytaemnestra, who had become lovers. Aegisthus became then king of Mycenae.
What is the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon in book 1 of The Iliad?
Agamemnon forced Achilles to give up his concubine.
How did Thucydides set the example for writing history?
he used documents and eyewitnesses
How does Virgil forecast Romes history in the Aeneid?
The part where Vergil/Virgil foretells the history of Rome is when Aeneas is visiting his father in the underworld and he sees the famous men yet to be born.
When was The Concubine's Children created?
"The Concubine's Children" was created in 1994 by Denise Chong.
When was The Russian Concubine created?
The Russian Concubine was created in 2007.
When was The Concubine - novel - created?
The Concubine - novel - was created in 1966.
When was Fragrant Concubine born?
Fragrant Concubine was born in 1734.
When was The Magnificent Concubine created?
The Magnificent Concubine was created in 1962.
When was The Concubine's Secret created?
The Concubine's Secret was created in 2009.
When did Fragrant Concubine die?
Fragrant Concubine died in 1788.
When did Concubine Qi die?
Concubine Qi died in -194.
How many pages does The Russian Concubine have?
The Russian Concubine has 517 pages.
How many pages does The Concubine - novel - have?
The Concubine - novel - has 216 pages.
Famous oration written in history?
Pericles' funeral oration and Demosthenes' Philippics are famous pieces of oratory. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is another example of a famous speech.
What is the duration of Farewell My Concubine film?
The duration of Farewell My Concubine - film - is 2.85 hours.
