Heathen #1
Though set in the age of Vikings, Heathen tells a myth relevant to our own culture. Our hero struggles with finding bravery, purpose, identity, wisdom, and love-as all great heroes do. But the hero of this epic quest is a woman. Her struggle is further complicated by patriarchal ideologies and...
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Though set in the age of Vikings, Heathen tells a myth relevant to our own culture. Our hero struggles with finding bravery, purpose, identity, wisdom, and love-as all great heroes do. But the hero of this epic quest is a woman. Her struggle is further complicated by patriarchal ideologies and attempts by men to control her, just as it is for women of today.
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Format: Digital Comic
Publish date: 2015-6-3
Publisher: Literati Press
Pages no: 24
Edition language: English
Series: Heathen (#1)
So I'll just say that this has enchanted me. It flew right by, as I couldn't help but wonder what would happen next. Lushly illustrated, deftly written, this is about the taboo lesbian love between two.. Vikings, I guess? I suck at history. Anyway, one is married, one is to be killed, althou...
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