According to Plutarch's biography of Alexander the Great, when his forces took Thebes during Alexander's Balkan campaign of 335 BC, Thracian forces pillaged the city, and a captain of the Thracian forces raped Timocleia.
Menurut biografi Plutarkhos Aleksander Agung, ketika pasukannya merebut Thiva selama Kampanye Balkan Aleksander tahun 335 SM, pasukan Trakia menjarah kota tersebut, dan seorang kapten pasukan Trakia diperkosa Timokleia.