Sapphic

The adjective sapphic refers to affectionate relationships or exchanges between females. The word is derived from the name of Sappho, a Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who lived in the seventh century.

Most people assume that Sappho is a lesbian. Her writings, however, depict passion and love for all sexes. The extent to which her work was autobiographical is likewise unknown. However, the phrases lesbian and sapphic, which come from the words Sappho and lesbos, have been used for a long time to refer to homosexuals and female homosexuality.

Even though many people still identify as "lesbian," the number of people using that term is declining in favor of "queer," which many believe to be more inclusive.

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Sapphic is most frequently used to describe lesbian or bisexual women's love. Because sapphic has a more extensive and more prosperous history than lesbians, many women prefer it.

However, any affectionate, sensual, and close relationship between women can also be referred to as sapphic. An example of sapphic love might be a mother kissing her child or two female friends holding hands.

Most religions and cultures allow and even celebrate sapphic love, in contrast to male homosexuality, which is frequently seen as wicked. Images of women hugging one another can be seen in ancient Egyptian and Hindu artwork from the Middle Ages. Communities of women with sapphic interactions are said to possess transcendental and regenerative capabilities in Buddhist and tantric scriptures. Historically, various tribal tribes in Africa, Asia, and South America have practiced sapphism.