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Who is the Greek lyric poet who even as far back 600 BC was illustrating her definition of persuasion by giving it a human form?

The Greek lyric poet you're thinking of is Sappho.

While Sappho didn't literally give persuasion a human form, she did use metaphors and personification in her poetry to depict the power of persuasion as a tangible, almost living force.

Here's why:

* Her poetry often explored themes of love, desire, and persuasion. She wrote about the ways these emotions could influence people's thoughts and actions.

* Her vivid imagery and language bring these abstract concepts to life. For example, she might describe love as a "fire" burning within her or desire as a "sweet pain" that consumes her.

* This use of metaphor and personification made her descriptions of persuasion particularly compelling. She showed how persuasion could be both alluring and irresistible, like a powerful force that can overcome any resistance.

While Sappho didn't create a literal personification of persuasion, her poetic style and themes illustrate her understanding of its power and influence on human behavior.

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