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3 | 34% | 7 | Phoenician goddess often identified with the Greek goddess Aphrodite | |
Greek Goddess Accepting One Of Her Characters As Mistress Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HETAERA" which means:
- noun
- • A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.
- • A mistress.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hetaera was known for her beauty and intelligence."
- • "The life of a hetaera was often filled with luxury and opulence."
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