Goddess With A Thousand Faces
A one-of-a-kind exploration of goddesses from our ancient past
by Jasmine Elmer
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Pub Date 12 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 12 Sep 2024
Dialogue Books | Renegade Books
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Description
'A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists' DAN SNOW
Steeped in ancient magic, dark divinity and wild ways, Goddess with a Thousand Faces takes you on a historical journey like no other...
Blending mythological retellings with historical research, Goddess with a Thousand Faces traverses the world and transports through time to bring ten formidable and inspiring ancient goddesses to life. Meet Artemis, the Greek goddess of the wilderness, never without her bow and arrow; Sedna, Inuit goddess of the ocean, guarding the icy waters and all its creatures; Isis, Egyptian goddess of healing, who dwells by the River Nile, just to name a few...
Jasmine Elmer explores these goddesses of our past, uncovering their truths, their rebellion and their freedom. For too long, they have been written out of history; lost to the sands of time and stamped into silence. Goddess with a Thousand Faces restores these women to their glory.
Pour over this treasure trove of myths, legends and mighty goddesses. Hear the messages echoing through the ages and see yourself in the faces of these icons. For while their stories might ancient, today they are more important - and more powerful - than ever.
A treasure trove of beautiful storytelling and ancient wisdom, perfect for fans of Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola and Storyland by Amy Jeffs.
'Gorgeous. Jasmine Elmer has a fierce passion for these women, and this shines through in her writing. Come for the goddesses, stay for the spiritual journey!' Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece
'If you love history and feminist retellings, this is your next must-read. Goddess With a Thousand Faces is a thrilling exploration of lesser-known goddesses from around the world - offering a crash course in feminine myth and worship, with all its power, fury and wonder. I adored it' Rachel Blackmore, author of Costanza
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781408748244 |
| PRICE | £22.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Shari B, Reviewer
This book is both an introduction to goddess mythology and an encouragement to look at the ways these goddesses can inspire women today. The author focuses on 10 goddesses from around the world. Each chapter begins with a story about that goddess, based on the information and stories the author found in the course of her research. Then each goddess is put into context with a short overview of the culture in which the stories originated. She acknowledges that there were often cultural differences between the groups these stories developed in, but it would be impossible to get too deeply into that in a book like this. Finally, Elmer muses on how the stories and goddesses can inspire women today, arguing that although the stories are old, they still have relevance for women. The goddesses she includes in the book are: Freyja (Iceland), Artemis (Greek), Rangda (Bali), Inanna (Sumerian), kali (Hindu), twins Mawu-Lisa (Vodun), Sedna (Inuit), Hine-nui-te-po (Maori), Huitaca (Muisca-Andes Region), and Isis (Egypt). There is a selected bibliography at the back for people who would like to delve deeper into any specific culture/goddess.
This book is a good introduction to goddess mythology. I like that it includes many goddesses from many different parts of the world. As someone who has no background in this subject, I enjoyed reading the book and learning from it. The resources listed in the bibliography serve as a good starting point for those who wish to learn more than it was possible to include in this book. The author's writing style is almost conversational, which makes the book very readable. Her love of this subject shines through on every page. If you want to learn more about any or all of these goddesses, this is a great place to start.
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