TED-Ed: Ancient Greece's greatest popstar | Diane J. Rayor

Sappho, a renowned lyric poet from ancient Greece, lived on the island of Lesbos around 600 BCE. Her poetry, known for its intimate exploration of love and passion, especially homoerotic desire, has largely been lost to time. Despite societal norms, Sappho's work celebrated female desire and offered a unique perspective on romance. Her legacy endured through admirers and was preserved in various forms, though much was destroyed or neglected over centuries. Rediscovered fragments reveal her influence, and myths about her life persist. Sappho's words continue to resonate, bridging millennia with their emotional depth.

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