Songs, like art, can take on a life of their own. In 1978, the Village People came out with the song “Y.M.C.A.” where they all performed in different characterized outfits.
When it comes to 2,500 years, it blurs the lines between myths and history. In the case of Sappho, the different eras since 600 BCE affected her legacy in different ways.
Agamemnon’s tragic fate stemmed from a series of fatal choices, including sacrificing his daughter for power. His decisions led to war, betrayal, and ultimately his death at the hands of his vengeful wife, Clytemnestra.