The uncensored Greek myths of male love, long covered up by prissy historians. These gay love stories show that there´s more than one way to be gay, and are crown jewels of Greek mythology. By turn heroic, cautionary, or shamanic, the myths always maintain the dignified cadence of ancient epic. Here are Hercules with Hylas, Orpheus with the Thracians, and Zeus with Ganymede, along with other paragons of manhood who loved those of their own sex, such as Apollo and Hyacinth, Achilles and Patroclus, Poseidon and Pelops, Laius and Chrysippus, and Narcissus and Ameinias. The numerous photos of classic art reveal the complex world of the ancients through their own eyes, while their myths proclaim that self-indulgence, betrayal and violence are to be despised, and that love is the highest good. . . . .
Read by Timothy Carter, Directed by Agnes Lev, Script by Andrew Calimach. . . . .
Based on the best-selling book "Lovers' Legends Unbound." The unabridged version of the work, "Lovers' Legends: The Gay Greek Myths" garnered rave reviews from:

"Young adults will learn about mythology with new insights. Will appeal to all lovers of myth"
— School Library Journal

"Calimach has done something very important here. There are valuable lessons in this collection even for those with a lot of knowledge about mythology. This is an attractively packaged, delightful collection of well selected and presented stories, filled with wonderful images from ancient art."
— Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"Engrossing. Calimach draws on his formidable research skills to uncover myths until now whitewashed. Compelling reading for all."
— ForeWord

"Calimach retells the stories without prurience and without shame."
— assemblage (UK)

Refreshing . . . a sheer pleasure. Read it, and read it again."
— Gay & Lesbian Humanist (UK)

"What fun the naughty bits are back. Breezy but learned collection."
— Lambda Book Report

"A shame to consign this book to the closet. It's ideal for the library at any secondary school."
— 3rd Stone Archeology & Myth (UK)

"Calimach lets the myths speaks for themselves. Attractive and readable."
— The Small Press Book Review

"Truly a labor of love, and essential reading."
— Gaytoday—badpuppy.com

"This book is a gift from the gods! A lovingly polished oeuvre—emphatically a book to buy and to prize."
— Rapport

"Superbly illustrated and an inspiration to anyone looking for a 'myth' to live by."
— Living Traditions Magazine (Australia)

"Magical reading. Don't expect to find it in your library, though."
— Scarlet Street Magazine

"One of the most entertaining reads you could ask for, and easily the most impressive volume of its sort."
— White Crane Journal

"Such a valuable contribution. Finally, the truth behind the myths."
— The Letter, Louisville, KY

"Bravo! This fascinating and astonishing book, suitable for everyone, is an excellent read."
— A Storyweaver's Book Reviews

"Literary flair and faithfulness to the original tales. Beautifully presented."
— The Guide

"The stories make thrilling reading . . . The debate is equally fascinating, and remarkable."
— Echo Magazine

"We always knew the Greeks were that way; this long-overdue book entertainingly explains just why."
— The Advocate

"Calimach reveals for us who grew up with Edith Hamilton and Robert Graves just how subtly and deliberately they have suppressed that which was passionately homosexual."
— Frontiers

"Lovers' Legends packs a lot of punch into a small space."
— Green Man Review




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