Gay greek mythology books

For even more, check out Part I and Part II.

The Song of Usby Kate Fussner (MG)

Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood (YA)

Wrath Goddess Singby Maya Deane

HERCby Phoenicia Rogerson

Crown of Starlight by Cait Corrain

Bonus: Lion’s Legacy by L.C. Rosen is inspired by Greek history, and The Palace of Eros by Carolina de Robertis isn’t available for preorder yet, but keep it on your radar!

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5 Great LGBT Books That Are Based On Mythology

Myths are some of the most important stories in almost every culture. Authors in every culture doodle on the myths that are familiar to them to write new stories. Even though most myths don’t normally have LGBT characters, these retellings can include people of any sexual orientation or gender. Here are five fantastic books that pull on mythology for inspiration!

1. The Ballad of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Ballad of Achilles was very popular when it came out in 2011, and it isn’t complicated to see why. Written by classics teacher Madeline Miller, this book is a retelling of Homer’s Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus, the finest friend (and in this version, at least, lover) of the hero Achilles. While historians contain argued for centuries whether the two mythological heroes were together, The Lyric of Achilles makes their relationship the clearest of devotion stories. Miller has also written another LGBT mythology story, Circe, which came out in 2018.

2. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series by Rick Riordan

Magnus Pursue isn’t Rick Riordan’s only LGBT ethics, by far, but he is the mos

The act of retelling a story with a few tweaks of your hold is as ancient as stories themselves. The religious and cultural stories classified as mythologies are not excluded from this creative endeavor. Take, for instance, the myth of Persephone’s abduction. A recent retelling of this myth, widespread on the internet, shows Persephone entering the Underworld of her own free will, a manage contrast to the Greek myth written down by Hesiod literally called The Rape of Persephone. I don’t consider the difference between the two needs to be pointed out. It is believed the Greek myth may be rooted in a Sumerian myth obeying a similar plot line and theme. The queer collective is not exempt from this perform either. Queer historians have and are going through history, pointing out individuals who were, or possibly were, part of the group. But we warrant to see ourselves in religion mingling with gods and holy individuals as much as anyone else. We warrant to have our spot in the sun and, occasionally, flirt with it. And so we have taken to mythology, writing ourselves into stories where we may own not been before, giving ourselves a spot next to the deified, in the stories c

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From the lofty peaks of Olympus to the deepest desires of the human (and divine) heart, these stories re-imagine the classic tales with a fresh, LGBTQ+ perspective, offering new insights into the loves, losses, and triumphs of our favorite mythical beings.

Gay Greek mythology books represent LGBTQ+ aspects of Greek mythology, offering insights and analyses of same-sex desire, relationships, and gender identities within ancient Greek society. They explore the historical and cultural context, providing readers with a deeper comprehending of the representation and acceptance of the same sexuality in ancient Greek mythology and society.

Prepare to go on a journey back in time, where the ancient stories are retold through the lens of gay intimacy, proving that love, in all its forms, i