For a period in time that gave us Sappho and the love affair of Achilles and Patroclus, the Ancient Greek relationship with queer folk is more complicated that at first glance. Tales as old as antiquity persevere, whether the goddess of love Aphrodite, Tiresias, the prophet who spent time as both man and woman, or the infamous Heracles. But, what can these ancient stories offer our contemporary world? Historian Jean Menzies dives into the world of queer retellings and the Greek myths being told anew by LGBTQ+ writers. From explorations of gender and identity across millennia, to celebrating queer love in its many forms, All the Violet Tiaras invites readers to discover the power to be found in remaking these myths, time and again, carving a space for queer stories to be told with all the complexity and tenderness they deserve, with a goddess or two for good measure.

Exploring Greek Mythology through a queer lens.

About the Author
Jean Menzies is an author and ancient historian. She has written on mythology for children and adults as well as sapphic fantasy with her first novel: The Flames of Albiyon. She also runs the accessible ancient history podcast That's Ancient History. Jean has recently submitted her PhD thesis on women in antiquity and previously taught classes on gender and sexuality in Greek myth at the University of Roehampton.


Book Information
ISBN 9781912489848
Author Jean Menzies
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint 404 Ink
Publisher 404 Ink