Sappho sang of desire, passion, and love, mostly directed towards women. She remains the most mysterious of ancient poets.

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Christopher Nolan is bringing one of the greatest stories of all time to the big screen with his new film, The Odyssey. The ...

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Plato wasn't just criticizing Homer. He was competing with him, offering Greece a new mythology with new heroes.

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