
Queer Villains of Myth and Legend
A Revelry of Queer Rogues and Outlaws Through the Ages
Octopus Books · Print & ebook · May 6, 2025
The wicked companion book to Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend.
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- Who it’s for
- A brisk, knowing look at queer villainy across myth and legend.
- Genres
- LGBTQ+ Studies, Folklore & Mythology, LGBTQ+ History
- Published
- Octopus Books, May 6, 2025
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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.
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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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A brisk, knowing look at queer villainy across myth and legend.
Come here for
- queer rogues and outlaws
- mythic, literary, and conversation-ready
Expect
- author-following curiosity
- giftable, shelf-worthy browsing
Where it sits
| LGBTQ+ Studies | 51% |
|---|---|
| Folklore & Mythology | 39% |
| LGBTQ+ History | 28% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- LGBTQ+ Lives
- Folklore & Mythology
- Gay Studies
- Lesbian Studies
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- LGBTQ+ Studies
- Bisexual Studies
- Human Sexuality
- Authors
- Dan Jones
- Publisher
- Octopus Books
- Published
- May 6, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- LGBTQ+ Lives