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Thaïs or Thais (Greek: Θαΐς; flourished 4th century BC) was a famous Greek hetaira who accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaigns. Likely from Athens, she is most famous for instigating the burning of Persepolis. At the time, Thaïs was the lover of Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander's close companions and generals.
Thaïs ( French pronunciation: [ta.is]) is an opera, a comédie lyrique in three acts and seven tableaux, by Jules Massenet to a French libretto by Louis Gallet, based on the novel Thaïs by Anatole France.
Part of the larger Tai ethno-linguistic group native to Southeast Asia as well as Southern China and Northeast India, Thais speak the Sukhothai languages (Central Thai and Southern Thai language), which is classified as part of the Kra–Dai family of languages.
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Thais was an Athenian courtesan who traveled with the army of Alexander the Great in its invasion of Persia. She is chiefly known from the story that represents her as having persuaded Alexander to set fire to the Achaemenian capital of Persepolis in the course of a drunken revel.
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Jan 21, 2022 · Meaning & History. Alternate transcription of Ancient Greek Θαΐς (see Thaïs ), as well as the usual Spanish form.
May 29, 2023 · Learn about the common customs and etiquette in Thailand, such as the wai greeting, not shaking hands, not touching the head, and dressing modestly. This web page is for travelers and expats who want to integrate and interact with Thai people better.
Mar 26, 2017 · Thais is a 4th century opera about a Venusian priestess who converts to Christianity and joins a convent with a monk. The opera follows their journey from Alexandria to the desert, where they face temptation, love, and death.
