They included among their ranks a rival of Lais, who was part of a class of these known as the "hetaera.
Some of these people wore shoes with the word "akolouthi" in relief on the soles in order to leave imprints on the sand. A different class of this people is commonly named for their ability to play the flute. The allegation that Timarkhos was once one of these people was made in Aeschines' speech "Against Timarkhos," since none of these had ever been permitted to hold political office. Another famous one was the Phaedo of Platonic dialogue fame. They included among their ranks a rival of Lais, who was part of a class of these known as the "hetaera." That one became the model for Aphrodite of Cnidus after enchanting Praxiteles, and won acquittal for an impiety charge by showing the jurors her breasts. Besides Phryne, this group of people was alleged to include Aspasia, and was known for working on the street as "pornai." FTP, name this kind of person who would accept drachmas in exchange for sex.
Some of these people wore shoes with the word "akolouthi" in relief on the soles in order to leave imprints on the sand.
ancient {Athenian prostitutes} [or {courtesans} or any other synonym or euphemism for “{prostitute}”]