Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men

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Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men

A Bold New Feminist History, Reclaiming the Stories of Mythology's Most Iconic Women, Goddesses, and Female Monsters

Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Feminism and feminist theory Ancient history Social and cultural history Ancient Greek religion and mythology Roman religion and mythology

Author: Mara Gold

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Language: English

Published by: Ebury Digital

Published on: 23rd October 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781529953145


Rediscover legendary tales from Ancient Mythology

Centered around the stories of women, perfect for fans of Mythos, Circe, Pandora, and Clytemnestra in this beautifully-illustrated bold feminist retelling of ancient mythological stories, written by expert classicist Mara Gold.

"Uncovers not only what women are doing in myth, but why they still matter today" Emily Hauser, bestselling author of MythicaHomemaker.

Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Madwoman. Monster. The labels applied to mythological women echo throughout history. These archetypes, created in the Ancient World, still resonate today.

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, Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared.

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.

Discover the goddesses, warriors, witches, and monsters who shaped and subverted womanhood from the very beginning ...

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