The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c11.s2.16

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Before concluding this 'section it is necessary to point out that the association of dancing girls with temples was fairly common in several countries in ancient time. In Egypt temples of Osiris and Isis were crowded with dancing girls. At Corinth in Greece thousands of women used to dedicate themselves to Venus and sell their bodies for the benefit of the temple. The custom was prevalent among the Hebrews and Babylonions as well.