Three Powerful Lesbian Deities Empowering Mythology

Description: Lesbians have been around since the beginning of time and even if you don't like them, you can't deny their impact on humanity. Let's celebrate three lesbian goddesses who were truly divine and left indelible marks in our cultural memory: Sappho, Hecate, and Cassandra. Sappho was the most famous of all Greek poetesses and one of the greatest literary figures of her time. Her verses capture the essence of female homosexuality and showcase her talent for expressing raw emotions through her poetry. She lived during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the death of Alexander the Great until the Roman Empire, and it's thought that her work was widely read throughout the ancient world. Sappho's love for women was both passionate and tragic, as she died alone in a remote town on the island of Lesbos at age 60. Hecate was known for her dual nature - benevolent to humans but ruthless to supernatural beings. She was the goddess of magic, sorcery, the underworld, and crossroads. Hecate is often depicted as having a menacing appearance with horns growing from her head, and her presence alone would strike fear into the hearts of mortals. However, despite her terrifying visage, she was also revered for her protective powers over travelers and those who sought her counsel. Hecate is one of the few gods or goddesses whose name is not derived from any Greek root, which suggests that she might have been a goddess imported from another land. Cassandra was a Trojan princess who received a curse from the god Apollo that would forever ensure her fate as a prophetess. Though initially rejected by her family and friends for her supposed madness, Cassandra's predictions were often true and her ability to foretell the future made her extremely feared. Each of these women represents something different about lesbian culture. While Sappho's work glorified lesbian relationships, Hecate embodied the dual nature of lesbianism - both passionate and dangerous - while Cassandra symbolized the tragic end that can await even the most powerful lesbian goddess. Let's celebrate these three goddesses and cherish their legacy for years to come. And may they continue to inspire us with their beauty, strength, and wisdom.