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Roman hetaera, relief, around 2nd century. Head is missing.

In ancient Greece, hetaerae (singular , plural ; in Greek , hetairai) were courtesans—highly educated, sophisticated companions. Despite the fact that most engaged in sexual relations with their patrons, hetaerae were not simple prostitutes.

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• Related: Prostitution in Ancient Greece, Primitive promiscuity, Religious prostitution

An essay on women’s lives in classical Athens An essay on women’s lives in classical Athens www.hist.uib.no/antikk/antres/Womens%20life.htm - Web

James Grout: Hetairai, part of the Encyclopædia Ro... James Grout: Hetairai, part of the Encyclopædia Romana penelope.uchicago.edu/.../hetairai.html - Web

The hetaerae of Athens - from Book 13 of Athenaeus The hetaerae of Athens - from Book 13 of Athenaeus www.attalus.org/old/athenaeus13a.html#c25 - Web

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