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Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol and Spirit: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Lore (Cassell Sexual Politics Series)
by Randy P. Conner, David Sparks, Mariya Sparks
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Cassell (1998-11)
ISBN: 0304704237
EAN: 9780304704231
Dewey Decimal #: 291.1308664
Paperback: 400 pages
SKU: 080520028
Condition: New
Comments: 0304704237 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Customer Reviews
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A Treasure Trove of Queer Esoterica!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-07-22
15 out of 15 customers found this reveiw helpful
A Treasure Trove of Queer Esoterica!
This book is much more than an exhaustive reference relating to the personalities, events, processes and movements within the realm of gay and lesbian spirituality, it is a pure pleasure to read. The product of meticulous research, this encyclopedia offers detailed yet concise, cross-referenced entries and an index of attributes and traditions as an encouragement to both quick reference and casual browsing. Beyond its obvious usefulness to scholars, this work aims to inspire, entertain and empower, and it is hugely successful in that effort.
It tells a far different story than the exclusively heterosexual roster of saints, sages, demons, demigods and deities that we've all had to live with - and this pantheon is far more fascinating.
The 1,500-odd alphabetic entries ranging from "Aakulujjuusi" to "Zeus" reveal our history, deeply encoded in sacred texts and all-but-forgotten traditions. Just read the entries on the "World Homosexual Movement," the "Order of Chaerona," and the "Han Temple" and you'll realize quickly that we've barely begun to scratch the surface of our old queer race's involvement with the world of the spirit.
A very praiseworthy work!
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Not bad
Rating  (4)
Date: 2002-04-25
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Very helpful as resource material though a bit stretched in it's assumptions of certain myths. All together a good read.
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Awesome!
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-02-17
2 out of 10 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is literally an encyclopedia of LBGT stuff! If you ever wanted to know anything about Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, or Transgender subjects, this is the only book you might ever need!
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A Treasure Trove of Queer Esoterica!
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-05-22
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is much more than an exhaustive reference relating to the personalities, events, processes and movements within lgbt spirituality, it is a pure pleasure to read (or in my case, browse through). It tells a far different story than the exclusively heterosexual roster of saints, sages, demons, demigods and deities that we've all had to memorize - and this pantheon is far more fascinating. Just read the entries on the "World Homosexual Movement," the "Order of Chaerona," and the "Han Temple" and you'll realize quickly that we've barely begun to scratch the surface of our old queer race's involvement with the world of the spirit.
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Superb--a very eye-opening read
Rating (5)
Date: 1999-08-21
19 out of 27 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is an exhaustive resource for information about almost everything pertaining to lgbt spirituality, from mythology to people involved in the gay/lesbian spiritual movements. This was a very affirming read, considering the "invisibility" of gay spirituality in modern religions. I'd especially recommend it for queer Pagans, because of the volume of pagan mythological figures discussed...it offers a different resource than the exclusively heterosexual myths and deities used by most pagan groups. Some of the entries will make you laugh...some will make you think...some will inspire you.
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