Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men

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Beschreibung

<p><b>Rediscover legendary tales from Ancient Mythology, centred around the stories of women, perfect for fans of <i>Mythos</i>, <i>Circe</i>, <i>Pandora</i> and <i>Clytemnestra </i>in this beautifully-illustrated bold feminist retelling of ancient mythological stories, written by expert classicist Mara Gold.</b></p><p><b>"Uncovers not only what women are doing in myth, but why they still matter today" Emily Hauser, bestselling author of <i>Mythica</i></b><br><br>Homemaker. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Madwoman. Monster.<br><br>The labels applied to mythological women echo throughout history. These archetypes, created in the Ancient World, still resonate today.<br><br>From the stories of the virgin goddesses Athena and Artemis, the contrasting depictions of wifely duty in Clytemnestra and Penelope, the ecstatic frenzies of the Maenads, Echidna-the so-called mother of all monsters-and the misunderstood Medusa, <i>Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men</i> reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared.<br><br>Accompanied with beautiful illustrations throughout, uncover the real stories behind the women of Ancient Mythology and find what they can teach us about being a woman today.<br><br><b>Discover the goddesses, warriors, witches, and monsters who shaped and subverted womanhood from the very beginning ...</b></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781529953138

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

241 x 161 x 25 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

Random House UK Ltd