He's heard stories of a famous Parisian courtesan who had herself presented at a banquet in this way; naked, of course.

Both Vatsyayana's mother and his aunt, Chandrika, are famous courtesans.

Lamia, a famous early Hellenistic courtesan, was his favourite.

Laura Bell (1829-1894) was a famous courtesan of Victorian England.

Her husband became involved with then famous courtesan Kitty Fisher, which caused Maria much distress.

"So you're Tess," said the famous courtesan, for it was indeed she.

Another example about two famous courtesans points out that there is no universally objective standard for beauty.

"Surely a famous courtesan like yourself is accustomed to the ministrations of handmaidens," Theodora said.

In contrast, the young men and the famous courtesans of the city dressed very extravagantly.