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The Romani or Romanies were a faction available for hire in Constantinople during the Renaissance, alongside the mercenaries and thieves.
The Romani consisted of dancers, fire breathers, street performers, and musicians. With their spirited performances, which were available for 150 akçe, they were able to distract many guards and citizens in the city.
History
Origins
The Romani were stateless people originally from the eastern reaches of Persia. Over many centuries, their population migrated west, eventually reaching as far as Eastern Europe and northern Africa.
Sometimes also referred to as Gypsies, the rather unflattering term "Romani" arose from the misconception that they and the Romanian people belonged to the same ethnicity. The Romani themselves found this misapprehension humorous, and laughed at the wrongful association.
Trivia
- The Romani replaced the Courtesans in Assassin's Creed: Revelations, who were not accepted in Ottoman society.
Gallery
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A group of Romani. -
Artwork of the Romani headquarters.
