Quote by Sappho

]Sardisoften turning her thoughts here]you like a goddessand in your song most of all she rejoiced.But now she is conspicuous among Lydian womenas sometimes at sunsetthe rosyfingered moonsurpasses all the stars. And her lightstretches over salt seaequally and flowerdeep fields.And the beautiful dew is poured outand roses bloom and frailchervil and flowering sweetclover.But she goes back and forth rememberinggentle Atthis and in longingshe bites her tender mind

]Sardisoften turning her thoughts here]you like a goddessand

Summary

This quote is from a poem by Sappho, describing the persona of Sardis. Sardis, previously praised like a goddess and causing joy through her songs, now stands out among other women from Lydia. She radiates a captivating light that surpasses even the brightest stars, illuminating both the sea and the fields. The mention of dew, roses, and blooming flowers symbolizes a flourishing landscape. However, Sardis is depicted as torn between memories of a tender love named Atthis and longing that burdens her mind. The quote captures the complex emotions and inner conflicts experienced by the persona of Sardis.

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