The Harem's Library: Mihri Hatun and Ottoman Women Scholars

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the intellectual life of the Ottoman harem, focusing on the remarkable poet and scholar Mihri Hatun (c. 1460–1515). Born in Amasya during the reign of Bayezid II, Mihri was a female divan poet who never married, corresponded with leading intellectuals, and was praised by the biographer Latifi. The conversation delves into the harem's library culture, the role of women in Ottoman literary circles, and how Mihri's work challenged gender norms. Specifics include her poems in the Persian-influenced Ottoman style, her patronage by the Valide Sultan, and her legacy in Turkish literature. A must for fans of Ottoman cultural history. #MihriHatun #OttomanPoetry #DivanPoetry #OttomanWomen #ValideSultan #BayezidII #Amasya #Latifi #HaremLibrary #WomenScholars #OttomanCulture #FeministHistory #TurkishLiterature #PoetryHistory #15thCentury #OttomanEmpire #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo