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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 otherworldly super community of queer heroes to discover learn from and celebrate

Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus amp Achilles explored in Madeleine Millers 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 Zimbabwes trans God Mawi And from modern popculture through Dan Joness witty upbeat style learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Neil Gaimans American Gods and the BBCs Doctor Who

Queer Heroes of Myth amp 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

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