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Queer Villains of Myth and Legend by Dan Jones

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Queer Villains of Myth and Legend

A Revelry of Queer Rogues and Outlaws Through the Ages

Dan Jones

Octopus Books · Print & ebook · May 6, 2025

Reading lane: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Transgender

The wicked companion book to Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend .

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Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy YOUNG ADULT FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Transgender and LGBTQ+ Travel.Great for readers who want relationship-centered stories.

Book Details

Authors
Dan Jones
Publisher
Octopus Books
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Transgender · LGBTQ+ Travel
Reading lane
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Transgender

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Publisher Categories

  • LGBTQ+ Lives

  • Folklore & Myth

  • Bisexual Studies

About This Book

The wicked companion book to Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend . Featuring 50 profiles and select B&W illustrated portraits, Queer Villains of Myth & Legend is a celebration of those delightfully villainous queer mystical beings. Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend , discover a diverse community...

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The wicked companion book to Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend . Featuring 50 profiles and select B&W illustrated portraits, Queer Villains of Myth & Legend is a celebration of those delightfully villainous queer mystical beings. Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend , discover a diverse community of fascinating characters, ranging from seductive and cunning to powerful and awe-inspiring. Experience the dark allure of Circe and Medusa through to David Bowie's Jareth in Labyrinth and delve into their complex and multifaceted personalities and motivations. Take a deep dive into the intersection of queerness and villainy, re-examine some of our favorite characters, and discover why so many 'bad' characters are queer-coded. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture, Queer Villains of Myth and Legend celebrates the fascinating stories of these often-overlooked characters. Join Dan Jones on a journey of discovery, as he explores the hidden depths of queer villainy and sheds light on the queer identities of these compelling figures. It's a powerful celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary complexity.

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