Pothine1, a flautist, mistress of Ptolemy II, owner of one of the finest houses in Alexandria2. She is not otherwise known.
[1] PP VI 14732. Gr: Poqeinh. Ý
[2] Polybius 14.11.3, quoted in Athenaeus 13.576e. Ý
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