What does Sapphic mean?
Other definitions of Sapphic:
- Lady who likes ladies, sexually or romantically.
- Related to Sappho, her lyrics or poetry.
- Relating to female homosexuality. From "Sappho", a poet from Lesbos in Greece, where the term lesbian originates.
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Sapphic:
Little is known about Sappho's life, but she is quite influential to sapphic writers.
Raise that sapphic flag high! Be proud, girl!
Video related to Sapphic
References:
Wikipedia Article on Sappho
- A Website that mentions "Sapphic."
An account of Sappho's life and influence over the years, detailing how she became a well known symbol of love and desire between women.
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BBC Ideas Video: Gender, love and sex: What can we learn from the ancient Greek poet Sappho?
- A Miscellaneous that mentions "Sapphic."
A short video detailing Sappho's life and legacy.
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