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Athenian Prostitution: The Real Categories of Pornai and Hetairai

Oct 22 2025 / Global Traditions

Ancient Athens had only two real categories of sex workers: pornai and hetairai. The terms 'chamaitypa'i' and 'perepatetikes' are modern myths. Here's how the system actually worked-and who paid the price.