In ancient Greece, hetairai (aɪ; sing. hetaira ə; also hetaera ə, pl. hetaerae iː; ἑταίρα, `companion,` pl. ἑταῖραι) were courtesans—educated, sophisticated female companions. Although most of them engaged in sexual relations with their patrons, hetairai were not simple prostitutes. == Overview == In ancient Greek society, ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hetaira