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In addition to its implications for gender and all humanity, Sappho's poetry is of special significance regarding the topic of homosexuality. North writes that two important terms used by homosexual women today come from Sappho and her surroundings -- lesbian and Sapphic.
Probably the most important implication of Sappho's poetry regarding this issue, however, is that it not only occurred but seems to have been accepted and commonplace. This suggests that homosexuality, like poetry, drama, and government, which have roots in the ancient Greek social system, has a long and varied history. Advocates of homosexual relationships and their normalcy in modern society may argue that Sappho's poetry emphasizes the fact that these types of feelings and activities are natural, while others may simply suggest that the poetry records a history of deviant behavior. Thus, the modern implications for Sappho's poetry are quite large. Not only does the poet's work reflect what is most often searched for in a poem, the ability to apply to other generations and readers, but also the poem suggests that issues of gender and sexuality have long, complex histories with implications for today's movements, such as the feminist movements and various homosexual movements. Readers in today's world can gain a better understanding of the conflicts that have always wracked our world by reading Sappho.
But while emphasizing the timeless nature of her work, it is also necessary to suggest the importance of its cultural implications. By reading Sappho's works, scholars can gain a better understanding of what life was like in Ancient Greece, especially for women. Though it is dangerous to use only the works of Sappho as a barometer to measure this, it is appropriate to gain impressions from Sappho's work that govern...
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