European culture is deeply influenced by Greek culture, in the field of literature, architect, politic etc. In particular, the voice of democracy, the global feminist movement have their origin from the Greek culture. This paper attempts through analysis and comparison of the two ancient Greek poets, one male-Alcaeus of Mytilene and one female-Sappho with their similarities and differences between life and work to trace the reflection and influence of the Greek civilization on modern Europe and the world.