Hyakinthos (Queer As Folk fanfiction)

Fanfiction
Title:	Hyakinthos
Author(s):	mysid
Date(s):	20 May 2009
Length:	4194 words
Genre:	crossover
Fandom:	Mary Renault Queer As Folk
External Links:	http://mysid.livejournal.com/100716.html
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Hyakinthos

This story is set within the Queer As Folk universe, using the characters from that TV series; but it harks back to Renault-verse as the characters discuss various books by Renault. A statue of Hyakinthos evokes discussion of the scenes during the seige of Athens when Alexias poses for a sculptor who produces a Hyakinthos in the prone position (unusual for that period). Relationships within Queer As Folk (Brian/Justin, Michael/Ben), the erastes/eromenos ideal, and characters’ motivations are revealed as the discussion progresses.

Comments by readers include:

• Wonderful! I love stories that parallel B/J's relationship with those of Greek myths. It seems that several fanfic authors do that and it works really well. I wonder if the QAF writers enjoyed mythology and based some of B and J on these myths? —trintiff
• That was fantastic! Loved how the story weaved between the ancient times and B/J's experience. Awesome job! —boltgirl426