Ancient Greeks

Reconstructed and extended image from red-figure hydria by the Group of Polygnotos, 440-430 BC.

A seated woman, reading. The reader's name is on her right: SAPPWS, with space for one letter before, but no letter is visible.

Significant words on the rolled part of the scroll: EPEA PTEROETA and on the open sheet: THEOI HERIWN EPEWN ARKHOMAI.

Greek Stamp

Sappho