hoeratius: classicalmeangirls: The trial of Phryne: ‘When it seemed as if the verdict would be
hoeratius: classicalmeangirls: The trial of Phryne: ‘When it seemed as if the verdict would be unfavourable, Hypereides removed Phryne’s robe and bared her breasts before the judges to arouse their pity. Her beauty instilled the judges with a superstitious fear, who could not bring themselves to condemn “a prophetess and priestess of Aphrodite” to death.’ Bring Phryne back to show staff the error of their ways -- source link
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