LGBT Meets SPQR

  Name :   Nossis Date :      3rd century BCE Region :  Locris [modern Italy] Citation :      Greek Anthology  9.604, 9.605...

In this poem, the Greek poet Nossis advertises the accomplishments of Polyarchis, a woman who was wealthy enough to purchase a gilded statue...

Sappho and the Earthly Muses Name :  Antipater of Sidon Date :    2nd – 1st century BCE Region :     Sidon [modern Lebanon] ...

O sacred Juno, who often descends from heaven to mingle with us in sweet-smelling Laconia, accept this linen cloak Woven by Cleocha’s daught...

Kisses Sweeter than Honey Name :   Nossis Date :      3rd century BCE Region :  Locris [modern Italy] Citation :      Greek...

  Stranger, if you happen to sail to Mytilene, Famous for its beautiful dances, Famous for raising Sappho, the Graces’ own fine flower, Plea...