How did lesbians (gay women) get that name? Has it any connection with the place Lesbos or what?

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How did lesbians (gay women) get that name? Has it any connection with the place Lesbos or what?

2006-08-08 08:20:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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Exactly. The name derives from the ancient poet Sappho of Lesbos - which is why you'll sometimes see the word "sapphic" referring to lesbianism as well.

2006-08-08 09:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Lez be friends!

2006-08-08 15:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋