What follows is a story about a favorite character of mine, the Gatherer of Tales. Immortal, he roams the world collecting stories. It is also my attempt to retell myths that celebrate diversity. Continue Reading
Celebrating diversity in culture, myth and history
Category Archives: Myths & Legends Reimagined
KUMARA, India’s Confirmed Bachelor Deity
In the pantheon of gods celebrated in India, Kumara catches the queer eye in any number of ways. Continue Reading
Norea: The Woman Who Burned Down Noah’s Ark
The Bible never mentioned Adam and Eve’s daughter by name, but Gnostic writings did. That name was Norea. Continue Reading
Adandara: A Forbidden Love Between Women (and Cats)
In the legends of the Azande, a Central African people, the adandara are supernatural cats born of women. A woman becomes pregnant with an adandara kitten by making love with one of the adult male cats. The Azande believed that women who made love to other women were more likely to consort with adandara, Continue Reading
Thecla-The Saint Even Lionesses Loved
Thecla was the most popular female saint in the early Christian church. Her story provided a touchstone for communities of women for centuries. And for the early church, Thecla was honored even more than Mary. So how come we know so little of her today? Continue Reading
The Secret of Job’s Daughters
Job’s daughters are mentioned but briefly in the Book of Job, but their story is far more intriguing that it would seem, if you only know where to look. Continue Reading
Empathy for Ereshkigal: The First Psychotherapy Session Ever?
As someone who teaches the history of psychology, I’ve wondered who might have been the first person to Continue Reading
The Inclusive Message of the Eight Immortals
The Eight Immortals are among the most popular folk figures in China. They also represent a powerful message of inclusion. Continue Reading
Conversations with the Serpent: A Novel
Eating one bad apple isn’t all that happened in that garden. Continue Reading
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Baron von Steuben, Washington’s Gay General and Friend
George Washington had no way of knowing that the Baron von Steuben was a fraud. Earlier that summer,
Considering the Hero of Your Life Story
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The Lavender White House
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Conversations with the Serpent
Eating one bad apple isn’t all that happened in that garden.