Word of the Gay: "Lesbos"

"Lesbos" is a Greek island, that was home to the famous lesbian poet Sappho. It is where the word lesbian originated from.

Word of the Gay: "Sappho"

"Sappho" was a Greek poet born on the island of Lesbos. Her poetry has become renowned for exploring sexuality and affection between women at a time when homoerotic behavior was unknown and shunned.