Androgyne & Androgyny

Greek andros (man) + gynē (woman). Used in medicine and philosophy since antiquity.

Recognized across cultures throughout history - in ancient Greek mythology (Hermaphroditus), religious iconography, and artistic representation. David Bowie's androgynous persona in the 1970s brought the concept into mainstream pop culture visibility.

• "Androgynous people are just trying to look gender-neutral." Androgyny can describe a genuine gender identity (androgyne) as well as a gender expression. Many androgynes actively identify with both masculine and feminine - not a neutral midpoint.
• "Androgyny is a modern trend." Androgynous expression and identity is documented across thousands of years of human history in art, religion, and mythology worldwide.

• David Bowie (1947–2016) - British musician; Ziggy Stardust and other androgynous personas brought androgyny to mass cultural visibility
• Grace Jones (1948–) - Jamaican-American model, singer, and actress; iconic androgynous presentation
• Tilda Swinton (1960–) - British actor; widely recognized for androgynous appearance and roles