Queer heroes of myth and legend

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. And from modern pop-culture 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.

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.

Summary

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.

Foreword

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.

Product details

• Authors: Dan Jones
• Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.01.2023
• EAN: 9781804190463
• ISBN: 978-1-80419-046-3
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, HISTORY / Social History, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Folklore, myths & legends, Myths and Legends, Social and cultural history, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Gay Studies, HISTORY / LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)