gathered at Corinth because of the good harbors and the “female companions,” (Discourse 8.5) and noted that Corinth was known for its elegant and expensive women, leading to the proverb “Not every man can afford the trip to Corinth” (Discourse 20.7). The name of Corinth became the base for words coined to refer to various forms of sexual behavior. Corinth was also noted for a metal compound termed “Corinthian bronze,” an amalgam of gold, silver, and copper or bronze. Corinthian bronze was supposedly