Talk: The Queer History of Magic, Myth & Legends

Explore queer myths, monsters and magic - from vampires to mermaids - and discover what they reveal about gender and sexuality. With Q&A. Monsters and magic have always played a central role in LGBTQ+ history. Queer people have long been overrepresented among storytellers, magicians, spiritualists, and those who reinvent fairytales and myths. From the literary vampire to Disney's The Little Mermaid, and from ancient Syria to the mainstage of RuPaul's Drag Race, these stories span time and place - and they reveal more than just fantastical worlds. So, what can these queer myths and magical creatures teach us about gender, desire, and who we are today?