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Queer(ing) History

topic posted Tue, February 17, 2009 - 7:42 PM by  Brandon 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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Hi everyone -- I just set up a new website with some artwork and essays about ancient queers. Check out the site here:

www.queerlegendarylove.com

Let me know what you think. I'm also looking for more ancient queer folks to research and draw, so if you have suggestions, send them my way!

-Brandon
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  • Coyote
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    Re: Queer(ing) History

    Wed, February 18, 2009 - 3:56 AM
    Seek out "Another Mother Tongue", it has a few references to classical and ancient writings.

    I love that you included Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and Inanna and the male/female spirit that saved Her from the Underworld.

    In Japan, there is Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, who at one time hides away in a cave only to be drawn out by another goddess dancing seductively at the mouth of the cave.

    Pan and Daphnis, Apollo and Hyacinth, Achilles and his lover, Hercules had a male lover also, believe it or not.

    Loki turned himself into a mare and seduced a stallion, later giving birth to Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse. Not sure if that's 'history' but as long as it's tagged myth it deserves to be remembered, too. :)
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  • Coyote
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    Re: Queer(ing) History

    Wed, February 18, 2009 - 3:57 AM
    By the way, Brandon, I think your Queer History Project is wonderful! I'll bookmark your website and check back often to see how it's going! I wish you well with it,
    Coyote
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  • Brandon
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    Re: Queer(ing) History

    Wed, February 18, 2009 - 5:18 AM
    Thanks Awen and Cyote! I appreciate the praise and the suggestions. I hope you both have a great day!
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    • Re: Queer(ing) History

      Wed, February 18, 2009 - 6:20 AM
      Thanks. I've just shared your site with my Gay Spirit Visions group, the first place I ever learned about much of our gay history and traditions.
      (gayspiritvisions.org)

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      • Awen
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        Re: Queer(ing) History

        Wed, February 18, 2009 - 8:25 AM
        What a lovely and original website intro, Watchdog, but unfortunately the website doesn't take me beyond it! Is there some hidden link I should click on?
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        • Re: Queer(ing) History

          Wed, February 18, 2009 - 8:33 AM
          I just checked it and must admit that today the stone in the middle of the splash screen slows things down. I'm going to watch that to see if I need to inform our webmaster. Meanwhile, click on the "Skip intro" portion on the lower right to proceed to the site and all of its links.
          www.gayspiritvisions.org/home.html

          Sometimes Flash graphics, as beautiful as they are, can get in the way.
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          • Brandon
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            Re: Queer(ing) History

            Wed, February 18, 2009 - 10:13 AM
            Thanks for pointing me toward the Gay Spirit Visions -- the group looks inspiring! I'm glad you shared my site with them.

            I also love the flash intro!
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  • Raven
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    Re: Queer(ing) History

    Fri, February 20, 2009 - 4:30 PM
    Wow, that was a great read! Thanks for all your research and information. I enjoyed the positive tone of your writing overall. Looking forward to the additions...
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