Great Ancient Greek Poets

Questions & Answers

Who is the greatest ancient Greek poet?

Homer is considered the greatest ancient Greek poet.

Who is Hesiod?

Hesiod is the ancient Greek poet famous for his "Theogony" and "Works and Days", both of which helped establish ancient Greek religion, now regarded as "mythology."

Was Sappho of Lesbos really gay?

Scholars continue to debate whether Sappho of Lesbos was a lesbian as it is possible, though not likely, that her poetry on same-sex relationships was a literary construct.

Did Telesilla of Argos really defend her city against Sparta?

According to ancient Greek texts, Telesilla of Argos defended her city against an attack from Sparta. She was a well-known poet at the time, however, so the debate continues as to whether her defense of the city was heroic propaganda or established historical fact.