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*Sappho wrote love poetry directed toward both men and women, which led to widespread speculation that she was homosexual or bisexual. | *Sappho wrote love poetry directed toward both men and women, which led to widespread speculation that she was homosexual or bisexual. | ||
| − | *The term "lesbian" (referring to gay women) derives from Sappho's birthplace, the island {{ | + | *The term "lesbian" (referring to gay women) derives from Sappho's birthplace, the island {{W|Lesbos}}. |
*The term "sapphic" (also referring to female homosexuality) derives from her name. | *The term "sapphic" (also referring to female homosexuality) derives from her name. | ||
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Character Information
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Sappho of Lesbos was an Ancient Greek poet.
History[edit]
When Marge suggested a family outing, Bart interpreted it to mean sexually, and said he'd start, exclaiming " Lisa's gay!". Lisa responded, sarcastically, that she wouldn't want to be gay like her heroes Billie Jean King, Susan Sontag, Sappho of Lesbos, and she suspects, Peppermint Patty.
Behind the Laughter[edit]
- Sappho wrote love poetry directed toward both men and women, which led to widespread speculation that she was homosexual or bisexual.
- The term "lesbian" (referring to gay women) derives from Sappho's birthplace, the island Lesbos.
- The term "sapphic" (also referring to female homosexuality) derives from her name.
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