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Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend

A celebration of gay gods, sapphic saints, and queerness through the ages
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In Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend by Dan Jones, the book explores the captivating tales of LGBTQ+ figures across various mythologies and legends. It brings to life stories of courage and resilience, highlighting the queer identities and experiences of these iconic characters in a richly detailed narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the vibrant tapestry of mythical stories through an inclusive lens, highlighting diverse characters and narratives often overlooked in traditional retellings. It's perfect for those intrigued by the interplay of myth, history, and identity, offering a fresh perspective on age-old legends within the context of Science & Nature.

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Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend

Featuring 50 profiles and select B&W illustrated portraits, Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend is a celebration of gay gods and goddesses, sapphic saints, misunderstood mermen, lesbians of legend and transgender trailblazers.

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Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of stories, myths, and legends, through to contemporary literature, TV, and film, there is a diverse and other-worldly super community of queer heroes to discover, learn from, and celebrate.

Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles (explored in Madeleine Miller's bestseller Song of Achilles), join the cult of Antinous (inspiration for Oscar Wilde), get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth, and fall for Zimbabwe's trans God Mawi.

From modern pop-culture, through Dan Jones's witty, upbeat style, learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, and the BBC's Doctor Who.

Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious, and always fantastical. It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804191231

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: RADAR

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Dan Jones is a freelance writer and author based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from the UK, he has previously covered men's style and grooming as an editor for several fashion and lifestyle magazines - including the New York Times' Wirecutter - and e-commerce brands. A big myth nerd and martini fan, Dan has published books on both legendary queer mythological characters and cocktails alongside a series of fashion titles.

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