7 Greek Gods you didn't know were gay

[@MikeyCortes]

I want to thank everyone for their comments! I have learned a lot from you guys about the topic. I do read everyone's comments and appreciate them a lot. Much love!

[@dannybeun948]

À pleasure 🙏

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

By our current "morality" they're gay, straight or bisexual. To their standards they were sexual, period.

[@spikesbestsuit4282]

thats a good point they most likely would not a need to separate their feelings they just liked what they liked.

[@wolfil8019]

I (another "old man") was about to say the same thing, but saw your comment. Well-said!

[@whiteblue8458]

Well said

[@jd2086]

Good times also more inclusion without claiming it... today is more like disintegration... the concept of only sex is more human... also i have problems with the gay concept... gay is a defined group of homosexualism and a subculture that cross barriers of masculinity but what about homosexuals that doesn't feel into that group I'm talking about regular masculine dudes that are homosexuals without being part of that gay kinda femenine world?

[@ijansk]

They didn't have the concepts of heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality. They devided people into who penetrates and who is penetrated. However, the three existed back then just like they do today. Being exclusively attracted to one sex was seen as odd, but people only attracted to one sex existed.

[@parisdebono]

thats why i love Greek mythology, no one was left out - everyone was included

[@lovecraftianbbl]

Except Hermaphroditus. We don't have concrete evidence, but it's assumed that the greeks tried to stop his cult/worship

[@Thewolverine0865]

They definitely didn't leave out misogyny.

[@perlavazquez8148]

I love greek mythology because of the wonderful stories No doubt. But Greek Populace needed to Identify with stuff that there gods and sense being a greek ment that the men had lovers Disguise as apprentices to the public But it was an opened secret basically

[@georgeprendergast8305]

Yup..all the " fun boys " 😒

[@kbflorida888]

Everyone was included - as in life. Hats off (or wreaths) to the Greeks.

[@coragrace8577]

I like how They saw it as love not gay or straight love it’s nice to know people weren’t always so irritating and homophobic

[@MikeyCortes]

couldn't agree more!

[@tremiller4947]

It was gay

[@zhanezhaanezhanne7163]

Back then being gay isn't all about acting like a girl and twerking like an idiot in streets, it was more into you love the man so you marry him, today it's like you are not a gay if you don't twerk or dress like a girl or other gay things, I myself don't care if you are a gay just don't shoved it in my face.

[@mneech609]

@@zhanezhaanezhanne7163 Ah yes, all gay men dress as girls and twerk randomly. And all heterosexual men beat their wives and care only about sex. And every heterosexual woman cheats on her husband. Then there's us, the bisexuals, who don't know how to sit normally and can't ever choose between two things.

[@jd3jefferson556]

That's not love at all, that's just pure lust and giving in to that last is evil. Good luck to you out there🕊

[@Kate_Alexander_06]

The line between gay and straight was slim to none. Casual bisexuality was the norm, and they didn’t really care.

[@jd3jefferson556]

Praise God for Jesus Christ coming into this world to give it some morals

[@andrewkhalil1687]

​@@jd3jefferson556May Gaga bless you and guide you to the right way🧒🙇‍♂️

[@paultrevorbale2440]

There was no gay or straight then. There was only sex and love. It took the Judo Christian religions to start finding certain practices as wrong and define sexuality. They invented sin and denied much of human sexuality. And still do. The Greeks enjoyed life and the pleasures the human body can experience through sex. They didn’t deny themselves these things.

[@wkbbrat]

Also, they didn’t define sexuality in such a limited, binary way .

[@ijansk]

There were heterosexual and homosexual people. What you are pointing out is the societal expectation of the time that being attracted to both sexes was considered the norm and being attracted only to one sex was considered odd or uncommon. But still homosexual people who didn't want sexual and romantic intimacy with the opposite sex were around.

[@LuisTorres-bp5kt]

Surprised this comment wasn't bombarded

[@themoshpit8341]

@@LuisTorres-bp5kt me too I was expecting religious nuts to start crying

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

Well said!!!

[@yehezkielnainggolan8403]

Narcissus thought he cute but Zeus said, "Nah... Ganymede exist, Sis."

[@EmviloriamE]

Now I need a list or ranking of the most beautiful mortals in Greek Mythology.

[@taotaostrong]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one.

[@sfebon]

You forgot about the big H man - HERCULES

[@orlandooracle7008]

Lol

[@AlOrillo]

Apollo ang Hyacinthus entangled with Zypher, God of West Wind.

[@deannaseder-massengale8484]

I don't believe their sexuality was so cut and dried to say they were gay or not. Remember, The Gods were "free" to act in any way they wanted while at the same time setting rules for their humans. Sexuality was expressed by The Gods in many ways. Orgies, beastiality, Infidelity, homosexuality, etc. were as common - and accepted - as heterosexual relationships. And they were always explained away as "being the will of The Gods" which pretty much covered anything The Gods did.

[@kaloarepo288]

Greeks themselves made a quip about the sibling gods Apollo and Artemis(Diana) They said that the first was more than a little sissy-ish and the latter a bit mannish.Artemis(Diana) seems to have spent most of her time hunting and cavorting with nymphs and when Actaeon was discovered perving on her as she bathed in the spring with her nymphs she made his dogs tear him apart.

[@michaeltalbott6718]

Very interesting topic.... Keep up the GREAT WORKS. Well PRESENTED & very Informative

[@rebeccarivers9799]

You should list the artists and art works you used to illustrate this. They are quite beautiful.

[@cierra3584]

You missed a few different gods, also a few of these were HEROS not gods.

[@p4u7y]

I would love a three some with Apollo and Poseidon

[@gaywizard2000]

3somes never work out how you hope!

[@gerassimos.fourlanos]

@@gaywizard2000 There is a Greek poem that says "Eros is born for two, a third always brings separation."

[@tomkellycartoons]

@@gaywizard2000 Hahahahaha Many times this is true. Oh, but sometimes...😃❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dannybeun948]

Good one lets go back in time 😜

[@michaelanthony1118]

I have always been fascinated by Greek Mythology since I was in High School. I love reading about the Greek Gods.

[@tothboy01]

There's a few more to add to this list: 1: Apollo, who along with the wind god Zephyrs, loved Hyacinthus (who is kind of similar to Narcissus). 2: Heracles had a male lover named Hylas. 3: And don't forget the historical figure Alexander the Great, who had a gay relationship with a man named Hephaestion. There is a myth stating that Alexander the Great was the son of Zeus.

[@Betasquad12_B3st]

The thing is Apollo wasnt gay he was bisexual, he slept more with women but with lots of men too.

[@marinerx]

I think it’d be more surprising if you point out greek gods who AREN’T gay

[@mentallyinsane3344]

Many of the people here are not gods like orpheus and narcissus but achilles is a demi god

[@albertvalente3211]

"Gay" wasn't a concept in the Ancient world. Homophobia was something out of the Old Testament

[@kayken8393]

Well... the majority here are not gay, as they had female lovers too, but definitely sexually fluid of course. Very interesting subject, well done! Edit: also some of these were heroes not gods. You missed Apollo and Hermes :)

[@xblade149]

Kay Ken bi sexual pan sexual

[@dreanetrob3740]

Ganymede

[@notsotalentedfrog5496]

Gay can be used to include all of LGBTQ+ I dont like it either but 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tempest206]

Yeah gay is for the homosexual or lesbian category

[@The92Ghost]

@Toki Warheart You are kidding, right? Apollo is one of the most well-known Deities in the Ancient Greek who was openly bisexual with high preferences for males. Hermes, I am not sure, first I am hearing that... but Apollo... oh god you are so wrong. He is the embodiment of homosexuality if you ask me personally he had like more than 7 different lovers who were all males and like 2-3 female partners.

[@Atljeepboy]

What about Apollo?

[@chiangchengkooi9791]

He fell in love with Hyacinth a Spartan prince.

[@samuluvr.]

I thought the same thing

[@p.celeste1307]

I.NEED.APOLLO. OTHERWISE, you better APOLLOgise. Hyacinth!!

[@MikeyCortes]

That made me laugh! Thanks XD

[@kevinjanghj]

Some of these were not even gods, but were demigods from the union between gods and nymphs, or gods and human women.

[@vino3849]

Mythological God and Heroes Gay exist in different Time, Country, Universe, world, plant, animals, in ocean, land,air etc.

[@70mmgomp]

Lovely video! Good to see from mythology what we can be and how to avoid tragic outcomes! Best regards Keith

[@andrewcalimach514]

Some corrections. Dionysus did love Ampelus, but I don't think he had an affair with Adonis. Poseidon did love Pelops, but did so when Pelops was still a youth, and NOT yet the king of Pisa. Orpheus did not so much love the young men in Thrace as he taught the Thracian men to love boys. It seems that really pissed the Thracian ladies off, so they pounced upon him and dismembered him. Hmmm... why does that remind me of modern women?

[@tremiller4947]

Im glad they did

[@The92Ghost]

@@tremiller4947 That is just messed up.

[@JambAndSee]

I feel like Andrews profile pic is enough of a qualification, of his reply 👏👏👏

[@troygaspard6732]

Any passion with the Greek gods usually ends badly for the desired mortal.

[@ingelabjorklund178]

Thank you ! This was really interesting.

[@carloslertoraquintana4812]

me agradaria tener un encuentro

[@Ilovecatsiiii]

1:59 this name made me laugh... imagine having the word narcissistic (meaning loving yourself too much) named after you . Oof 🤣

[@that..1.lil_freak]

Fun fact: I'm pretty sure everyone is Geeek mythology is gay (especially the men)

[@belallalalala]

Narcissus wasnt necessarily a "god". he was just a character from Greek mythology

[@serbianproudgaynationalist6690]

Greeks are definitely the most gay nation in the world🏳️‍🌈🇬🇷🏳️‍🌈❤🏳️‍🌈🇷🇸🏳️‍🌈

[@PrDrAbbud]

I wish you make a video about Homosexuality and other mythologies than greek. Agni (Hinduistic mythology), Thor (in some versions of his claim for restitution of his hammer, Mjölnir, stolen by giant Ymir, masked himself as Freya and makes love with Ymir. "Im grün am Donnerstag sich zu kleiden" = "to dress in green in Thursday" was a dress-code used by gays in Weimar Republik, and the nazis arrested any man wearing green on Thursday), Pele (Hawai'ian goddess of volcanos is lesbian in some myths), Dao Du (Taoist rabbit god) is protector of gay love). I am sure that you can find out many others in other mythologies.

[@MIDItheProtogen]

I knew about the think with dressing up as Freya, but they MADE LOVE?? Now that's dedication.

[@johnvictorvaldez592]

I would of never know this, very interesting, it’s good to know.👍

[@callmedaddy7831]

if I was alive at 0BC I would be gay

[@annj60]

This is stories, myths. Not facts about Gods and their sexuality. But it tells us about the people creating the legends. I mean, discussing how many men or women some God slept with isn't of great concern. Interesting clip!

[@MicaRayan]

Greece is GREAT 🎷❤️💯

[@jd3jefferson556]

Greece is disgusting. Why would anyone want to live by just having sex with anything that moves

[@dr.cloudysky5133]

Apollo and heracles I believe were bi

[@Gwolf888]

The truth hurts about Zeus but once you study the real truth for yourself I need to start studying these Greek gods the knowledge uses powerful to know

[@gloxini987]

Gayyyyy

[@Olimpo-tj6mk]

LOVE AND SEX was perfectly normal where men had no distinction between a man and woman since both were attracted to love and have sex with both of them in Greece. However now is a big issue why some men likes another man.

[@e-maginne]

It probably wasn’t considered sex back then but an exchange of energy.

[@basedlithugaynian]

lithugaynia❤gayreece 🇱🇹🇬🇷🏳️‍🌈

[@princerupert6161]

Good informative video. Pronociation of some Greek name's confusing. Dionassis and zoos?

[@divishagupta6156]

They're immortal. I do not expect them to be either straight or gay for their entire life. Dudes need change and know that they are accepted whichever way they chose to live.

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

I always hated this argument because you might as well say "sexuality is a choice."

[@cjcosplay7883]

I started squealing because of pure excitement.

[@daniedanguilan3860]

I think even to this modern age humans especially men have much appetite for sex regardless of gender. I think it's liberating for a lot of people. You're not gay. You just happen to enjoy sex with both gender. After all who give more pleasure to a man who knows what makes him excited is another men.

[@maikmartinheller5442]

Forgot Apollon, he is bisexual as well

[@MystressofStars]

Most gods go both ways because they are able to see feminine and masculine aspects in all people

[@jd3jefferson556]

The "gods" are all demons and portray the worst parts of human passions

[@haileybrennan6195]

Honestly out of all the gods I was certain dyonysis was gay.

[@SillyTube9]

Put the emphasis in the correct place within the word Dionysus, or you’ll end up sounding like Nomi Malone in Showgirls, saying, “Versace.”

[@jehgelo]

Sex is an act and not merely defines one's sexuality.

[@ikanmasin]

I think what you meant is bromance which is not uncommon in the old age since you have enemies here & there even your family members. It is an utmost necessities to be kissing your bois. And yet even to this days the french & italians males are kissing each other as greetings🤔

[@erick.siller]

I fell in love with the voice of the narrator 😍

[@MikeyCortes]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

[@erick.siller]

@@MikeyCortes 😘

[@eliasalqamar4970]

They don't label men as straight or gay during that time when it comes to engaging sex. It's like normal for them whether they do sex with the opposite or same gender, they just do sex not marriage. They are same like Romans especially during the time of Caligula. Even up to now, many are men of such kind in both countries. Also in Middle East

[@joexuereb607]

Elias Alqamar There is one harsh reality(whether people like it or not - and I am talking about modern times). In societies where females are not available for a variety of reasons(mainly religious), the men at the height of their sexual energies - especially if they are not religious, they seem to be open to any offer by other homosexual men. But because they are, and see themselves as heterosexual, they are very careful not to lose sight of their identity. This means that although they are quite happy to engage with another male, there are certain things they will not do. Such men will not kiss on the mouth and nor will they handle the other man's penis. Both these things would make them question their heterosexuality so they are very guarded. They may relax a bit if they have had a few alcoholic drinks. Or if there is some form of monetary gain for them.

[@jd3jefferson556]

Not normal, just animalistic. Humans are better than that and are more than our passions. God bless you

[@jamesrandolphmason2288]

COME ON GUY'S THE JOKE WOULD HAVE BEEN "PAN SEXUAL " NOT BISEXUAL !!

[@MikeyCortes]

Love it! haha thanks for making me laugh

[@nerupi4852]

What about Priapus tho? As well as Hermes and Apollo?

[@MystressofStars]

Apollo was attracted to males and females

[@alabamaviking.2309]

Glad to know.

[@lovemoviesful2]

Yeah, it was just sex back then, until someone came along and invented a new God and new rules lol.

[@Betasquad12_B3st]

The Gods were basically or for the most part immortal meaning they obviously couldn’t just stick to one sex so majority of them were not gay but instead bisexual.Yes gay is an umbrella term but its mostly associated with only liking men.In fact most of the Gods were bisexual with a preference for females.Or they just had slept with more women then men.Remember you can be bisexual but with a preference e.g some people are bi male lean meaning the prefer males and vice-versa

[@javierescuella2917]

Let's say they were fluid

[@gemasherblance7647]

Why Apollo did not included in your list, he has a romantic affair to hyacinthus/hyacinth and cyparissus.

[@Sanjaykumar-zr8my]

@Toki Warheart omg are you on crack ????? also those boys were not that LITTLE and how do you know that the god is like that ?? Show some respect .

[@billlee6656]

Ancient good times

[@chiangchengkooi9791]

The label gay do nor exist in Greek mythology. Every god and everyone can make love to each other.

[@navyturquoise7784]

Who's the voice behind this narration? Damn he had such a handsome voice

[@kristyghattas5633]

You forgot Apollo, he's bi (well rn we say by before he just loved they weren't anything as saxuality but roll with it..) his greatest loves where Daphne and Hyacinthus.

[@genericexcuse7803]

Ancient Greece: where omnisexuality was at its peak.

[@charlesisland1895]

A complete misunderstanding of the Greek world as it was. Congrats.

[@darthunicorns3006]

Pan is not the God of music Apollo is

[@serenemoon1781]

You mean bisexual? Ps, narcissus didn't like anyone he rejected everyone who liked him

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

We're all the same to the straights apparently.

[@serenemoon1781]

@@nightmarefanatic1819 ouch...

[@hoboplay6703]

Not only Greek gods but also Greek humans.

[@lastdays9163]

You have a great voice for VO!

[@paradoxward2533]

hmm.., the background music seemed very out of place for the subject matter. May "It's Raining Men" would have fit better??

[@gsogso3444]

The good old days....just kidding Soo romantic

[@jd3jefferson556]

Not romantic, just pure lust and passions. Gross way to live

[@gsogso3444]

@@jd3jefferson556 😅🥂👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👅👅👅

[@jd3jefferson556]

@@gsogso3444 haha and people are just as nasty nowadays as they were in those ancient Greek days. Lol. Good luck to you out there🕊

[@gsogso3444]

@@jd3jefferson556 👌🥂😅🔥

[@janskrizalik2579]

Hermès + Afroditte = Hermafrodite

[@Magnutts]

I LOVE GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL SO FUCKING MUCH

[@danielkellogg5276]

Only 4 were Gods....

[@NG3L69]

Before Christian Monotheism

[@RyleIsUgly]

Fun fact: Dionysus isnt real the Greek bois just made him as an excuse

[@Dayglodaydreams]

You could argue Narcissus was autosexual. Auto-Self Sexual-Sexual, or at least autoromantic.

[@dannybeun948]

Hetero-gay ...

[@davidkeithoklahoma]

Gods can’t be gay. They have no sexuality. Lol. Cool video idea though

[@valepomponio]

Well but here we are talking about the Greek gods, who are anything but pure and chaste like the Abrahamic deities

[@omendjadi]

David Keith Oklahoma God impregnated Mary who then bore Jesus. Seems kinda sexual to me😳

[@gabrielhughes8221]

@@omendjadi That wasn't by sex its was by the spirit and power.

[@valepomponio]

@@omendjadi Ever heard of the Holy Spirit?

[@wkbbrat]

Oh no, here we go ... (endless online bickering about religion) smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AlejandroGutierrezGauna]

Not sure if "gay" is the right word to describe these gods and heroes. The keyword here is an erastes-eromenos relationship, something common in old Greece, and is not something we recognize as a homosexual relationship nowadays.

[@robertlvincent681]

It's not di-ON-neh-sis. It's di-oh-NY-sis. Stress on the next to last syllable.

[@FaeriePuck]

TLDR: all of them, dude.

[@karsonbollinger8412]

Makes you wonder how many Greeks were gay

[@annwigmoreinstitute4985]

modern day greece has not changed much most men engage in homosexual act as long as they are the dominant one it is well accepted

[@richardharris8867]

Narcissus and Achiles were not Gods.

[@samadams219]

There are no fat gods.

[@DRthistle]

Wood would have been fine if expertly hand crafted, sanded and oiled. Haha.

[@MikeyCortes]

It still sounds painful! I don't think I'd want to try that haha.

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

All Gods are Fluid

[@tototita413]

I'm the God of the rice queens !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[@sf8638]

Basically a holes a hole

[@isaiasramosgarcia9771]

Zeus, Poseidon, Apolon, Dyonisos i know

[@BasiliscBaz]

Better name 7 bi greek gods

[@Betasquad12_B3st]

I agree

[@miriamjaneba4018]

I think some of them are not really gods. For example Achilleus, he is definitely dead. I know this is just a detail, but since it is written in the title...

[@matthewbrown560]

Apollo was the Greek god of Art and Music

[@Moribus_Artibus]

Am I in 4th century Constantinople cause this comment section is filled with hatred for the Olympian gods?

[@ae9563]

Isn't Pan pansexual? Orpheus, Narcissus and Achilles ain't gods tho

[@jd3jefferson556]

Considering pansexual is just a synonym for bisexual I think he covered that. Lol

[@ae9563]

@@jd3jefferson556 pansexuality and bisexuality are two different thing

[@This-Aint-No-Disco]

All these debates about people that none of you NEVER met yet no one mentions the box of donuts in the beginning?!!!!!! Smh.

[@ellehell3914]

Mmmmm!!!! Yummy gay gods.

[@mariusbaltazarrozenberg-ho9367]

Dionysus pronounced DEE-ON-ISS-US. Neither Orpheus or Narcissus were gods.