According to Plutarch, she was born in Ionia and "made her onslaughts upon the most influential men" of her times. Thargelia was noted for her physical beauty and was endowed with grace of manners as well as clever wits.
Plutarch described her as being born in Ionia, and "attacking the most influential people" of her era. Thargelia was renowned for her physical attractiveness and possessed both elegance and intelligence.