c. AD 94

J. AJ 18.40

The Antiquities of the Jews 18.40

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

18.40

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

40When Phraates had had legitimate sons of his own, he had also an Italian maid-servant, whose name was Thermusa, who had been formerly sent to him by Julius Caesar, among other presents. He first made her his concubine; but he being a great admirer of her beauty, in process of time having a son by her, whose name was Phraataces, he made her his legitimate wife, and had a great respect for her.