I want to explore the change in which queer bodies went from being viewed as  almost divine, or deific compared to the more current perception of them as an abnormal or sinful presence.

For example many cultures practiced gender fluidity, including those of North and South America, Africa, and Asia. In some cultures, such as those of the Pacific Northwest, shamans were believed to be able to change their gender, an idea that is still present in many Native American cultures. Among the Zapotec of Mexico, some individuals were thought to inhabit both genders simultaneously. In India, Hijra are a third gender, and in Polynesia, the Fa'afafine and Fakaleiti identify as a third gender.Even in pre-Christian England and wider europe. In paganism, were often less fixed and more fluidly defined prior to Christianity becoming the dominant religion. Women, for example, were often associated with nature, and held positions of power, such as priestesses, rulers, or healers. There were also figures in ancient paganism who had multiple genders or who changed gender, such as the Greek god Hermaphroditus, who was male and female. 

In many cultures, these gender identities were seen as respected members of society, and were often considered to have special powers or abilities. So despite these forms of identities being considered abnormal or a ‘trend’ today, it is rather our current understanding of gender which is new.