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Sappho lived on the Greek island on Lesbos. This is where the term "Lesbian" comes from. And since Sappho was one of history's most famous lesbians, the term "Sapphic" which refers to lesbian-related literature, is commonly used.
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Was the famous poet Sappho male?
no
Who was Sappho in Greek history?
Sappho in Greek history is the first known female oratory poet and the only woman from ancient Greece whose work has survived. She is associated with Lesbos, the name of her home island
What was Sappho's full name?
Sappho the Lesbian. This refers to where she lived, the isle of Lesbos. ___ She is generally referred to as Sappho of Lesbos.
Who was Sappho married to?
Cerkylas or Kerkylas
Why did sappho die?
sapphoman dieded of the plagues
Where did the poet Sappho live?
Sappho was a Greek poet who lived on the island of Lesbos in the Northeastern Aegean Sea in the 7th century BCE.
Was the famous poet Sappho male?
no
Who is the female poet from the island of lesbos?
Sappho.
How does the poet Sappho illustrate her persuasion?
Etho's
Was sappho was male or female?
Female. A Greek lyric poet.
Who was a famous lesbian poet?
Sappho was a lesbian poet who long ago lived on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Who was NOT an ancient Greek poet Sappho Virgil Hesiod Homer?
Virgil
How does the poet Sappho illustrate her definition of persuasion?
By giving it human form
Who is the greek lyric poet who even as far back as 600 BC?
Sappho
Who wrote 'Whenever you leave me I go out of breath' in an ancient poem?
This line is from the ancient Greek poet Sappho, a fragment of her work from around the 6th century BC. Sappho was known for her lyric poetry, often focusing on themes of love and desire.
Where did Sappho the Greek writer live?
Sappho lived on the greek isle of Lesbos
Most poets were men but the most famous lyric poet was a woman named what?
Sappho was a famous female lyric poet from ancient Greece known for her emotional and personal poetry. She is well-recognized for her contributions to the development of the lyric form.
