Greek Love: Beyond the Veil

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Ancient Mediterranean myths and histories continue to be a popular medium through which diversity is portrayed. Modern LGBTIQA+ communities are approaching myths and histories with a unique lens drawing out threads of sexuality gender and queerness.

Join the Hellenic Museum for its third annual Greek Love event: an evening of history talks creative collaboration and fun exploring contemporary revelations of queerness through the conduit of antiquity. Grab a drink and explore the museum before settling in for a series of engaging light-hearted talks.

In the spirit of Halloween and LGBTIQA+ History Month this year's lineup of historians will delve into sexuality gender and queerness through past and present (re)interpretations of ancient magic and monsters. From witches to werewolves mad women to magical papyri Greek Love will look at the so-called ‘darker’ side of queer modality and explore why LGBTIQA+ people often see themselves in the magical and the monstrous.

Event Host

Hellenic Museum