Asexual Fairy Tales

Asexual Fairy Tales

By Elizabeth HopkinsonFiction
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Asexual Fairy Tales episodes

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    1 min
  • The Goddesses and the Boar

    A partner story to last month's "Attis & the Priests of Cybele", this Hawai'ian myth tells of inviolate bodies, and a goddess with a detatchable vagina!

    [Content warning for obvious reasons!]


    From Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author.


    Theme song: Fairy Tale, written, played and sung by Elizabeth Hopkinson.


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    9 min
  • Attis & the Priests of Cybele

    This month we look at what a Phrygian goddess and her priests have to do with Barbie and Ken. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales (Elizabeth Hopkinson, 2020)

    [Content warning: mild reference to self-castration]

    This story also relates to "Our Lady of Montevergine" in my forthcoming book, Legends from Lindisfarne.

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    11 min
  • GUEST STORYTELLER: Sacha Coward
    In this special episode, I speak to Sacha Coward, author of Queer As Folklore, who tells us the tale of Callisto and the asexual origins of werewolves. (Trigger warning: contains passing reference to rape). https://unbound.com/books/queer-as-folklore
    18 min
  • Melangell: The Protector of Hares
    This month’s story is from an upcoming project, Legends from Lindisfarne: Diverse & Inclusive Saints. A Prince is frustrated in his hunting efforts by a woman in a hedge. Crowdfunding on Kickstarter from 24 May. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hopkinsontales/legends-from-lindisfarne-diverse-and-inclusive-saints To buy artwork from the book visit: https://ko-fi.com/s/781c27e327
    10 min
  • The Legend of Saint Wilgefortis
    A medieval saint’s legend about a bearded lady! Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/
    10 min
  • Snow White & Rose Red
    My own version of the fairy tale, fused with Goblin Market, and casting the sisters as ace and demi. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author.
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    22 min
  • Cupid & Psyche

    What could be more appropriate for February than Cupid & Psyche? Listen to find out why I think it’s an asexual myth.

    Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author.

    https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson

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    24 min
  • The Snow Maiden
    A snowy tale for January. Snegurochka - The Snow Maiden - wants to be human, but is confused about love and attraction. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/
    24 min
  • The Miracle of Marjatta
    A special Christmas treat! This month’s tale is a Finnish folk version of the Nativity, from The Kalevala. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/
    11 min

About Asexual Fairy Tales

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Join author Elizabeth Hopkinson in the Hidden Grove as she reads from her three books of Asexual Fairy Tales. From ancient myths and folktales to Victorian literary fairy tales, Elizabeth has…