Sappho of Lesbos is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating figures of Ancient Greece. A poet born on the island of Lesbos around the 7th century BCE, Sappho is renowned for her lyrical poetry, which explores human emotions with rare intensity and sensitivity. She led a school for young women on the island, teaching music, poetry, and dance, fostering an environment of deep friendship and love among her students.
Although much of her work has been lost over the centuries, the fragments that remain continue to captivate modern readers with their melancholic beauty and emotional honesty. Sappho has become a symbol of emotional freedom and female creativity, celebrated as an icon of love, art, and resistance. This statue pays tribute to her life and enduring legacy.
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