A “kept woman” is a woman who is financially supported by a wealthy man, typically in exchange for companionship or sexual favors. Kept women have been a part of human societies for centuries, and their stories often provide insights into the social and economic conditions of their time.
One of the most famous examples of a kept woman is Lola Montez, an Irish dancer and actress who became the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria in the 19th century. Montez’s story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming involved with a powerful man. She was eventually exiled from Bavaria and died in poverty.
