Violet storm lesbian7/21/2023 ![]() “The Ode to Aphrodite” is the only complete poem. Unfortunately, people have only uncovered about 650 remaining lines of poetry. Interest in her life and poetry has resurged over the past century. ![]() ![]() During the Middle Ages, Christian figures condemned Sappho and ordered her remaining poetry to be burned due to misogynistic and homophobic views of her work. In 1711, a translator censored Sappho’s poem, “Ode to Aphrodite” by changing the subject of her desire to a man. It is believed that preservers actively neglected and destroyed her work. Sappho composed over 10,000 lines of lyrics, once housed in the Library of Alexandria, but much of her work was lost through natural deterioration and poor preservation. From her name originates the terms ‘Sapphic’ and ‘Lesbian’, describing female homosexuality. From the island of Lesbos, Sappho was renowned for her romantic and erotic poetry, especially those depicting homoerotic desire for women. The red rose is known to be the symbol of romance and the four-leaf clover is for good luck.įor the violet, its story and importance to the queer community can be traced back to Ancient Greece and the poet, Sappho (c. Plants enrich our lives in many ways and each one tells a story. Or it is the fiddle-leaf fig given to you by a close friend. Violet (Viola sp.)ĭo you have a meaningful plant in your life? Perhaps it is the apple tree in the backyard of your childhood home, planted by a grandparent. Twitter Facebook Pinterest Email Queer Botany: The Sapphic Violet Photo of handmade card by the UW Botanic Gardens Hyde Herbarium, featuring a variety of pressed violets and pansies. Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation.
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