the reason why i ask it because in a book im reading about ancient greece, there is a island called Lesbos. i think the plural term would be lesbians and during the Arachic Age (the time after the Bronze Age but before the Classical Age) there was a female poet named Sappho who wrote her feelings for another women. . So is there any connection between the word lesbian, the poet Sappho and the island of Lesbos?
2007-03-05 11:29:51 · 3 answers · asked by josh m 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
To the best of knowledge, you've discovered the root. Good job!
2007-03-06 13:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by blue_devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you came upon your own answer.
2007-03-09 12:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by dnnzak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a winner!
2007-03-09 18:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by front door 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋