The word "supine" has been used in literature both in its literal sense—indicating a position of lying on one’s back—and in a more figurative or descriptive manner. In classical texts such as Dante’s Inferno and Homer’s Iliad, authors often depict characters lying supine to evoke images of defeat, vulnerability, or finality (e.g., [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]). In contrast, poets like Sappho employ the term to create an intimate and relaxed scene, suggesting a calm, almost inviting repose ([8]). Beyond these physical portrayals, authors have also used "supine" to critique passivity or indolence—for instance, characterizing political or social inertia ([9], [10], [11])—while scholars and translators sometimes focus on its precise lexical meaning ([12], [13], [14]). This variety of applications demonstrates how a single term can richly contribute to both the imagery and thematic nuance of a text.