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Kleino

Ancient Greek hetaira, courtier and cup-bearer

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About Kleino

Kleino was a hetaera and cup-bearer.

Kleino (3rd-century BC) was an Ancient Greek musician and courtier.

She was a professional flute player, active in the Greek city of Alexandria in Egypt. She was appointed to the prestigious office of vine bearer to the king, Ptolemy II of Egypt. She became a well known public figure. Polybius reported that several public statues of her were seen all over Alexandria depicting her holding a vine cup.

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Important facts

Occupation
Hetaera, cup-bearer
Employers
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Awards
Honorific statue
Also known as
Cleino

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kleino?

ancient Greek hetaira, courtier and cup-bearer

What was Kleino's occupation?

Kleino was a hetaera and cup-bearer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kleino

· Wikidata: Q83759064

· DBpedia: Kleino (musician)

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