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Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend: A celebration of gay gods, sapphic saints, and queerness through the ages

Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of myths and legends, all the way through to contemporary literature, film, and TV, is a diverse and otherworldly community of queer heroes to discover, celebrate, and learn from. It includes stories of forbidden love (like Achilles and Patroclus), the cult of Antinous, the Egyptian pansexual god Set, and Mawi, the trans god of Zimbabwe. And from modern pop-culture, through author Dan Jones’ own unique, upbeat style, you’ll learn about TV fans of the 1990s and their obsession with the icons Xena: Warrior Princess, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, and the BBC’s Doctor Who. Queer Heroes, Myths and Legends brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, and mysterious while celebrating queerness through the ages.

Format: Kindle Edition, Audiobook, Hardcover, & Paperback

Hardcover: 240 Pages

Language: English

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Reviewed By Reviewed By Violeta Nedkova

“A great compendium of stories about queer heroes in myths and legends. Although these stories didn’t reach a wider audience, that doesn’t make them any less important. The really great thing about this book is that you can dip in and out of it since every chapter covers different medias and legends. Have fun!”