Sex & Society In Graeco-Roman by Montserrat Dominic

Author:Montserrat, Dominic
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CAM)

The enduring nature of the idea that the power of prostitutes could lead to social and physical annihilation is shown by a passage in the life of the Egyptian harlot-saint Thaïs, written at least seven centuries after the story of Setne and Tabubu.

There was a certain harlot called Thaïs and she was so beautiful that many for her sake sold all that they had and reduced themselves to utter poverty; quarrels arose among her lovers and often the doorstep of this girl’s house was soaked with the blood of young men.24

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