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 B. XI. C. XIV. 16. ARMENIA. 275 prostituted a long period at the temple of Anaiitis, to be dis- posed of in marriage, no one disdaining a connexion with such persons. Herodotus mentions something similar re- specting the Lydian women, all of whom prostitute them- selves. But they treat their paramours with much kindness, they entertain them hospitably, and frequently make a return of more presents than they receive, being amply supplied with means derived from their wealthy connexions. They do not admit into their dwellings accidental strangers, but prefer those of a rank equal to their own. T 2