Friday, March 17, 2006


Some commentators cite as proof of Sappho's hetersexuality the fact that she was married and had a daughter. Curiously her husband is cited as Kerkylas from Andros. The name Kerkylas was based on the word for "penis." Andros comes from the word for "men." If we translate then, we find that the most famous lesbian of all was married to Penis from the City of Men.

(from "Sappho" on the GLBTQ Victorian Lit Website)

I enjoyed this beyond measure. Nothing is ever simple... if you find yourself justifying a simplistic reading remember Sappho! hahaha - gotta love that.

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