The man who was a woman and other queer tales from Hindu lore
2002·180 pages
Retellings and analysis of Hindu myths on gender change, queer desire, and sexual transformation, with discussion of Hijra culture.
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Retellings and analysis of Hindu myths on gender change, queer desire, and sexual transformation, with discussion of Hijra culture.
Details
- Release date
- 2002
- Pages
- 180
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Type
- Nonfiction
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mythic seduction, enchantment, wedding-night reveals, and transformed unions
Violence & gore
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Castration narratives; epic myth violence without graphic modern gore
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Entire focus: queer Hindu myths, gender fluidity, and Hijra third gender
Religious content
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Hindu deities, scripture, and religious attitudes toward sex and gender
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central critique of gender norms and queer sexuality in Hindu society
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Castration themes; Hijra origins and gender-related hardship
Other
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