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Women of Myth

From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology

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Women of Myth

By: Jenny Williamson, Genn McMenemy
Narrated by: Jennifer Williamson, Genn McMenemy
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 Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.

Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern readers with their ability to shape our culture with the stories of their power, wisdom, compassion, and cunning.

Featured characters include:
-Atalanta: Greek heroine and huntress who killed the Caledonia Boar and joined the Argonauts
-Sky-Woman: The first woman in Iroquois myth who fell through a hole in the sky and into our world
-Pele: Hawaiian volcano goddess
-Clídna: Queen of the Banshees in Irish legend
-La Llorona: A ghostly woman in Mexican folklore who wanders the waterfront

Celebrate these game-changing, attention-worthy female characters with this collection of engaging tales. Customs & Traditions Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences Tradition Mythology
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I'm a listener of the Ancient History Fangirl podcast, so I had to get this book! I was not disappointed! It is full of brilliant, diverse stories, told in wonderful ways, as well as providing great context and nuance .

Fun and fascinating

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A sad example of authors changing information to push their own agenda & political ideologies.

A significant number of the myths have been altered for what I can only assume is political virtual signalling. Both authors should be thoroughly ashamed.

Very disappointing, would not recommend.

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