Megalostrata (poet)

For other uses, see Megalostrata (disambiguation).

Megalostrata was a Spartan poet, described by the lyric poet Alcman as a golden-haired maiden enjoying the gift of the Muses.[1] None of her works survive.[2] According to Athenaeus, Megalostrata attracted lovers because of her conversation, including Alcman.[1]

Citations

  1. 1 2 Pomeroy, Sarah B. (2002). Spartan women. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 10. ISBN 9780195130676.
  2. ↑ Pomeroy, Sarah B. (2002). Spartan women. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 9. ISBN 9780195130676.


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