Interesting Story: Why did the Mongols never bathe?

in #story7 years ago

The Mongols did not bathe because of some of the myths that prevailed at that time. They believed the water cycle was controlled by dragons, which could become contaminated after bathing, which could lead to the anger of dragons controlling the water. Therefore, if I met any Moghul at that time, do not be surprised by the sinking in the filth!

The Mongols did not bother themselves with bathing, no wonder they never washed their clothes. You might think they were careful to change it because they did not wash it, but that was not the case. People in the Mongol Empire did not change their clothes until they were torn apart and became a gross breach. But it is the only exception in festivals and holidays, where they wore special clothing.

Was the smell of people in the Mongol Empire bad?

It is normal for a person to smell bad if he has not bathe at all during his life. But this was different for the Mongols. For example, if Emperor Genghis Khan gave his old, torn and dirty clothes to someone, he would be proud. The source of this feeling is not the greatness of the leader, but because you have something of his smell!

What kind of clothes were worn by the Mongols?
They wore long caftan-like gowns, which differed according to the individual's social status. The quality of the materials used to sew the abaya, which were: silk, fur, cotton, leather, wool, and velor. And with the gowns, they were wearing cowhide boots, and worst of all it was the smell of cow dung!

Sources:
http://ipfactly.com/the-mongols-never-ever-took-a-bath/

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ha! same as the English! ; ) My friend never bathes and she never smells bad,

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