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Sappho--Hutchins

I noticed that there were a lot of poems that mentioned the color purple/violet, (Frag. 98a, "purple ribbon") especially when talking about a bride or wedding. (105C, a newly married woman, "purple flower", Frag. 30, "a violet robed bride") I know that often times purple symbolizes royalty, but what is the significance in these scenarios?
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