how powerful mistresses used to be

1. 2022-08-27 at 12 PM UTC

   #1
   Wariat Marine/Preteen Biologist
   https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C3%AEtresse-en-titre
   
   „ The maîtresse-en-titre (French: [mɛtʁɛs ɑ̃ titʁ]) was the chief royal mistress of the King of France.[1] The title came into use during the reign of Henry IV and continued through the reign of Louis XV. It was a semi-official position which came with its own apartments.[2] The position could come with significant power, as some mistresses were known to advise the king, broker favors for clients, forge alliances, and negotiate with foreign diplomats.[3] In contrast, the title petite maîtresse was the title of a mistress who was not officially acknowledged.”
2. 2022-08-27 at 2:21 PM UTC

   #2
   

   Ghost Black Hole
   they could lift an entire ox
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3. 2022-08-27 at 3:19 PM UTC

   #3
   

   cigreting Dark Matter
   "Broker favors for clients"