loeb 81

Question 1

what is the name of loeb 81

Answer 1

put garlands around your lovely hair O Dika

Question 2

what literary technique is used in the first line

Answer 2

exclamation = tone of celebration

Question 3

what are the connotations of garlands

Answer 3

yonic
associated wit sexuality, fertility and religious rituals

Question 4

who may dika be a pet name for

Answer 4

mnasidika - one of sapphos lovers

Question 5

what are the connotations of ‘soft hands’

Answer 5

high social class

Question 6

who are the ‘graces’

Answer 6

-three duaghters of zues
-companions of apollo
-queens of song
mother is eurynome - charm and beauty

Question 7

what quotes presents imagery of religious ritual and flowers linking to fertility and festivities

Answer 7

the beatutiffuly floral