This information is crucial to the argument that Aphrodite is a part of this sisterhood in her own way, because even though she is not physically there for a lifetime like the others, she is there when needed. Aphrodite is part of this community because she comes down to Earth to comfort Sappho; however, once Aphrodite has done what she needs to she leaves. Sappho tells us of Aphrodite’s arrival in the past in the first section by saying, “…who fairly drew you down in speed aslant the black world, the bright air trembling at the heart to the pulse of countless fluttering wingbeats” (S.1 lines 9-12). This beautiful line speaks of another time that Aphrodite came down from heaven to be with her, and the enchanted way that it happened. Although that may seem just as heartbreaking to Sappho, the difference between Aphrodite and the other woman is that Aphrodite comes back. The fact that she returns is a different perspective and does not cause as much pain because Sappho is aware that she will see her again in further times of
This information is crucial to the argument that Aphrodite is a part of this sisterhood in her own way, because even though she is not physically there for a lifetime like the others, she is there when needed. Aphrodite is part of this community because she comes down to Earth to comfort Sappho; however, once Aphrodite has done what she needs to she leaves. Sappho tells us of Aphrodite’s arrival in the past in the first section by saying, “…who fairly drew you down in speed aslant the black world, the bright air trembling at the heart to the pulse of countless fluttering wingbeats” (S.1 lines 9-12). This beautiful line speaks of another time that Aphrodite came down from heaven to be with her, and the enchanted way that it happened. Although that may seem just as heartbreaking to Sappho, the difference between Aphrodite and the other woman is that Aphrodite comes back. The fact that she returns is a different perspective and does not cause as much pain because Sappho is aware that she will see her again in further times of