Echidna

A queer reimagining of mythology, culture, and identity in a colonized world.
essa may ranapiri's second poetry collection, *Echidna*, follows their interpretation of the Greek Mother of Monsters as she navigates life and identity. Alongside, Māui and Prometheus embark on a passionate relationship. This collection weaves together Greek mythology, Christianity, and Māori esoteric knowledge to create a queerer whole.

Echidna engages in conversation with works from Milton to Keri Hulme, building a world within a community of queer and Māori/Pasifika writing. It carefully situates itself in a whakapapa of takatāpui storytelling. Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry, queer literature, and those interested in exploring identity through a cultural lens.