Sappho
Manon Green
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Born on the Island of Lesbos; Which the word lesbian is later derived from. Sappho is a Greek poet who wrote poetry mostly describing her love for women. Although her work was later destroyed, fragments of her work still remain today. Because of her popularity during this time period writings about her had also been preserved as well. I found it a bit unclear whether Sappho was truly in love with a woman or the women was either a good friend who she missed dearly. The time period also takes place during the Trojan War. I have come to the Conclusion that during this period woman became very close due to the fact that men were fighting at war. Sappho may have used poetry as an outlet releasing that loving and having peace during this time brought more comfort to her rather than war.