The Hetaira Phryne was summoned before the judges for an offence against religion.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Everyone recognized the beautiful Hetaira as Aphrodite, and she was hailed, as with one voice, the Queen of the World.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
As for the purity of the characters in the play, its quality may be inferred from the fact that the girl is not only a Hetaira, but the daughter of a procuress.
"Primitive Love and Love-Stories"
Henry Theophilus Finck