by Linda R. Larson (Author)
An introduction to Greek Myths with LGBT themes, MYTHOS: Queer Legends of Greek Gods and Heroes is a concise, easy to read and lavishly illustrated book featuring stories of male lovers in Greek mythology. Through narrative and more than 50 original full-color illustrations, MYTHOS explores time honored tales of gods and heroes with homoerotic themes. Some myths are well-known, such as Zeus and Ganymede and Apollo and Hyacinthus. More obscure myths include the many lovers of Heracles, and the love story of Theseus and Pirithous. Also profiled are the loves of Adonis, Hermes, Pan, Dionysus, Orpheus and many others. MYTHOS is Book II in the Written in Stone series; a collection of illustrated books celebrating the lives of LGBT people in history. Like The CUPBEARERS (Book I), MYTHOS is a focused segment of a much broader topic. The Written in Stone mission helps make this information mainstream through a series of short illustrated books.Also by this authorThe Cupbearers: The Male Favorite in Antiquity.