Sunday, January 5, 2014

History Facts: People in the Mongol Empire NEVER washed themselves, or their clothes! Why?


At the height of the Mongol Empire, the world felt the wrath of Khan and his empire. They also probably felt its stench because they were incredibly unsanitary.

As it turns out, people of the Mongol empire did not believe in washing their clothes or themselves.
They believed that by washing their clothes in water, it would pollute the water and anger the dragons that controlled the water cycle. As a result, clothes were only changed until they fell off or tore apart.
The smell of the outfit was seen as an important, honorable part of the wardrobe of the wearer.

If Genghis Khan were to give his previously worn, smelly clothing, to a loyal subject, that subject would consider the unhygienic gift a great honor.

Not only was he given clothes from Khan, but he was given his smell as well.

Source Article:  http://www.omg-facts.com/category/6/History#1kVKtMmE056ylXL0.99

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