This!! But then apply it to LITERAL GODS. Like, insisting on a specific label for anyone but yourself is already super questionable, but forcing a label upon A FREAKING IMMORTAL DEITY??? Not valid bestie
-šš¦
I just find it really weird when people get super caught up what is the precise correct identity for obviously queer historical figures, as if the majority of queer identities and the understanding of what they mean aren't extremely modern inventions, to the point where queer 20 y/os will get mad at queer 50 y/os over what they personally identify as because they see it as offensive. like there's no point in arguments of whether someone like Alexander the Great is technically gay or bi or pan because all of those things and the differences between them are all VERY modern and would mean absolutely nothing within the context of the time he lived, and I really hate how much people like to pretend otherwise when talking about queer historical figures.
like seeing historical figures are representation is good because it shows that various types of queer people have literally always existed. but getting so fixated on trying to find the precise identity for people who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago and did not have the vocabulary to even begin explaining their queerness to the extent we can today is counter productive and frankly, a little silly.
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The myth: They literally explicitly kissed, maybe did a little more than kissing š, bathed together, Callisto was Artemisā ādearest companionā
Some scholars: So this could possibly maybe be implying the š
but itās definitely up to interpretation
some scholars: there may be a possibility that artemis and the amazons were into other women
every single wlw who has ever studied greek mythology:Ā
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*Artemis denying that she likes Callisto*
Apollo: Say Callistoās name
Artemis: Pffff easy, Callisto :)
Apollo: Now say it without smiling
Artemis: Callisto :)
Artemis: ā¦ Callisto :)
Artemis: ā¦
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Orion: Every time I see Artemis my heart clenches and I get all nervous š³
Aphrodite: Omg, I think youāre in love with her!! Iām so happy for you guys!!
*meanwhile*
Artemis: Every time I see Orion my heart clenches and I get all nervous š³
Apollo: Stay away from him, it sounds like youāre having an allergic reaction
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Callisto thinks Iām pretty?? š³š³ (Not that I have any reason at all to care, Iām just wondering, so back off)
-šš¦
Callisto, staring at Artemis: Wow, sheās so pretty
Orion: Don't worry Callisto, youāre pretty too-
Callisto: Iām not jealous Orion I'M GAY
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Iām glad Iām finally getting the recognition I deserve as an absolute bicon whose mere image WILL make people question their sexuality
-Apollo āļøš¼
*Russian politician voice*: Sir APOLLO is turning our sons GAY!
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Apollo: *applying chapstick*
Branchus: What flavor is that?
Apollo: Strawberry
Branchus: Can I try?
Apollo: *handing over the chapstick* sure
Branchus: *kisses him*
Branchus: Mmm, it does taste like strawberry
Apollo: *Apollo.exe has stopped functioning*
Branchus: (ć)
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