The Virago Book Of Erotic Myths And Legends

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Uncovering a wealth of lore from diverse cultures around the world, Shahrukh Husain has gathered together an anthology that will delight and entice. Through subtle reworking, these erotic tales are given new expression whilst remaining faithful to the original texts.From the rapturous sexual awakening of Inanna and the bitter-sweet passion of Krishna and Radha, to Hera's deceit of Zeus in order to reassert her sexual power and bring back excitement to her troubled marriage, this collection of sexual encounters ranges from the holy, passionate, and dutiful to the forbidden, earthy and humorous.

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Shahrukh Husain

Shahrukh Husain

Shahrukh Husain is an expert on fairy tales and myth from around the world. She has edited, amongst others, The Virago Book of Witches and Women Who Wear the Breeches.

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