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Author : Randy P. Connor
Release : 2023-05
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Book Synopsis LGBTQ+ Companion to Symbol, Mythology, Folklore and Spirituality by : Randy P. Connor
Download or read book LGBTQ+ Companion to Symbol, Mythology, Folklore and Spirituality written by Randy P. Connor. This book was released on 2023-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Randy P. Conner
Release : 1997
Genre : Reference
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Book Synopsis Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol, and Spirit by : Randy P. Conner
Download or read book Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol, and Spirit written by Randy P. Conner. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that in medieval French folklore a person might change sex by passing under a rainbow? Or that same-sex unions have been celebrated by peoples of the ancient Mediterranean, Africa, China, and Indigenous America? Or that Sappho, da Vinci, Emily Dickinson, Nijinsky, Benjamin Britten, Mishima, Adrienne Rich, Audre Lorde, Keith Haring, Boy George, and Derek Jarman number among those who have explored the spiritual dimension of gender and sexuality in their works? While the terms many of us employ today to identify ourselves - 'queer', 'lesbian', 'gay', 'bisexual', 'transgendered' - differ markedly from those of peoples of other times and places, we are nevertheless the bearers of a rich spiritual history that has been ignored or suppressed, a history encoded in sacred texts as well as in works of art, music, dance and other media. Drawing upon religion, mythology, folklore, anthropology, history and the arts, the Encyclopedia is a cornucopia of queer spirituality, containing over 1,500 alphabetically arranged entries from Aakulujjuusi to Zeus.
Author : Mitch Walker
Release : 1980
Genre : Religion
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Book Synopsis Visionary Love by : Mitch Walker
Download or read book Visionary Love written by Mitch Walker. This book was released on 1980. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Release : 2014-01-09
Genre : Psychology
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Book Synopsis The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore by : Devdutt Pattanaik
Download or read book The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore written by Devdutt Pattanaik. This book was released on 2014-01-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A god transforms into a nymph and enchants another god. A king becomes pregnant. A prince discovers on his wedding night that he is not a man. Another king has children who call him both father and mother. A hero turns into a eunuch and wears female apparel. A princess has to turn into a man before she can avenge her humiliation. Widows of a king make love to conceive his child. Friends of the same sex end up marrying each other after one of them metamorphoses into a woman. These are some of the tales from Hindu lore that this unique book examines. The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore is a compilation of traditional Hindu stories with a common thread: sexual transformation and gender metamorphosis. In addition to the thought-provoking stories in The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore, you'll also find: an examination of the universality of queer narratives with examples from Greek lore and Irish folklore a comparison of the Hindu paradigm to the biblical paradigm a look at how Hindu society and Hindu scripture responds to queer sexuality a discussion of the Hijras, popularly believed to be the “third gender” in India--their probable origin, and how they fit into Hindu society With the telling of each of these tales, you will also learn how the author came upon each of them and how they relate to the context of dominant Hindu attitudes toward sex, gender, pleasure, fertility, and celibacy.
Author : Erin Lale
Release : 2020-08-01
Genre : Body, Mind & Spirit
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Book Synopsis Asatru by : Erin Lale
Download or read book Asatru written by Erin Lale. This book was released on 2020-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals and deities of this popular Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions. Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe. A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include: A brief exploration of Asatru’s mythology The role of Asatru’s gods and goddesses, rituals, magical practices of divination, spells, and berserkgangr (a form of trance magic) The moral virtues of Asatru: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness A look at various interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the “hijacking” of its symbolism over the last two centuries Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.
