FAQ About Sappho
What is the significance of the island of Lesbos in Sappho's work?
The island of Lesbos, where Sappho was born, is significant not only as her home but also as a cultural center for poetry and intellectual activity during her time. The term "Lesbian," originally referring to inhabitants of Lesbos, became associated with female homoerotic love, partly because of Sappho's depictions of such relationships.
