Sappho

Born on the Greek island of Lesbos sometime around 630 BCE, Sappho is arguably the most famous female poet from antiquity. Her works, composed to be sung and accompanied by a lyre, explored themes of love, desire, and female relationships, making her a foundational figure for, well, Lesbians (and we don't mean the islanders).

Unfortunately for anyone hoping to claim her as their own, Sappho’s heritage is firmly rooted in the Hellenic world. There