Queer As Folklore - The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters

This book takes the reader around the world on a journey to discover the queer stories behind the characters of folklore, from werewolves and faeries to demons and aliens.

About the author

Sacha Coward has worked in museums and heritage for over ten years. For the past three years, he has been freelancing as a historian, public speaker, tour guide and researcher. He has run LGBTQ+ focused tours for museums, cemeteries, archives and cities around the world. Sacha is passionate about queer history, mythology, folklore and storytelling in all their many forms. Queer As folklore is his first book.

Product details

• Authors: Sacha Coward
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.12.2025
• EAN: 9781807070397
• ISBN: 978-1-80707-039-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Relating to LGBTQIA+ people, LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics, Folklore studies / Study of myth