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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

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.


Authors:

  • Jenny Williamson
  • Genn McMenemy

Narrators:

  • Jennifer Williamson
  • Genn McMenemy

Format:

  • Audiobook
  • E-book

Duration:

  • 6 h 5 min
  • 207 pages

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Culture
  • Literature
  • Society and Social Sciences
  • Society

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    Jenny Williamson

    Jenny Williamson is a poet, writer, storyteller, freelance copywriter, and cocreator of the Ancient History Fangirl podcast. She has always been obsessed with ancient history and mythology, and blends her love of both with her passion for writing and storytelling, making the stories she tells accessible for modern readers. She has published poetry in multiple journals online and in print, and has a chapbook out with Finishing Line Press. She lives in Brooklyn with her cat Heloise and usually one or two foster kittens.

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    Genn McMenemy

    Genn McMenemy has been in love with mythology since before she could read. She and her brothers used to listen to their mother read myths and fairytales and dream about what life was like a long time ago. She has used her nerdy knowledge of mythology and ancient history to cocreate the Ancient History Fangirl podcast. Now she is a full-time award-winning freelance marketer, writer, researcher, and copywriter. Originally from the US, she now lives in the UK with her husband, Glen, and their tiny dog, Triss. She spends all of her free time traveling, visiting historical sites, and researching her next writing projects. Women of Myth is her first book.

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