Favorite #queer stories from Greek mythology for #MythologyMonday
1.
Kyknos is a vain and curel prince who likes to set impossible tasks for his lovers. Eventually everyone leaves him except for Phylius. He's a bit of a himbo, good-natured and naive. He fulfills all the impossible quests with the help of the deified Herakles.
Eventually Herakles sends him a message saying he deserves better, and Phylius leaves Kyknos for good.
Yay for getting out of toxic relationships :D
#mythology #Pride
1.
Kyknos is a vain and curel prince who likes to set impossible tasks for his lovers. Eventually everyone leaves him except for Phylius. He's a bit of a himbo, good-natured and naive. He fulfills all the impossible quests with the help of the deified Herakles.
Eventually Herakles sends him a message saying he deserves better, and Phylius leaves Kyknos for good.
Yay for getting out of toxic relationships :D
#mythology #Pride
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág •
2.
Eurybarus and the Lamia
This is a classic "dashing hero saves sacrificial virgin from dragon" type story, except gay.
When Delphi is threatened by a Lamia, the locals decide to sacrifice a young man named Alcyoneus to the monster. However, a hero named Eurybaros happens to pass by, sees the youth, and falls in love with him. He takes his place, kills the monster, saves the city. Happy end.
#mythology #Pride
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág •
3.
When Apollo takes revenge for the death of his son Asclepius, he is exiled to serve a mortal man for a year. He serves King Admetos, and falls in love with him. After his year of service he helps Admetos win his wife Alkestis - another great Greek love story.
My point is, this is probably the only story of unrequited love about Apollo where he unselfishly helps his beloved, instead of assault or revenge.
#mythology #Pride
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág •
4.
Dionysos and Ampelos
I think this is the most beautiful (even if tragic) love story in Greek mythology. Nonnus tells it in detail. The young Satyr Ampelos is Dionysos' first love. When he dies in an accident, Dionysos gireves for him so deeply that he is allowed to turn into the fist vine instead of going to the Underworld. They stay together, and Ampelos makes Dionysos who he is - god of wine and life.
#mythology #Pride
Rachel Wright •