The story of Phryne is fascinating - she was a real person, a 4th century Greek courtesan who was accused of blasphemy for appearing as Aphrodite at a Greek festival.  Blasphemy was punishable by death, and Hyperides, who was defending her at trial, knew he was losing his case.  In a desperate last appeal, Hyperides pulled off Phryne's garment and asked the court how a body so beautiful could possibly blaspheme the name of Aphrodite.  The judges agreed, and Phryne was acquitted.