Video - The Divine Conqueror: Genghis Khan's Celestial Connection
Did you know that Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol conqueror, believed he had a direct line to the divine? Yup, that's right! According to some accounts, Genghis Khan thought he was chosen by Tengri, the sky god, to rule the world. Picture this: a guy who conquered more land than anyone else in history, thinking he had a celestial thumbs-up from above! He even consulted shamans for divine guidance before battles, which is like calling customer service for war strategies. And get this, he reportedly heard voices from the sky giving him advice. Some say that during one of his campaigns, he halted his army because he claimed he received a message from Tengri to stop. Talk about divine intervention! So the next time you think you're having a bad day, remember that Genghis Khan would just dial up the heavens for some tips. Ever wondered what advice you'd get if you could talk to the sky? Drop your thoughts in the comments!