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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 Hardcover – February 21, 2023

by Jenny Williamson (Author), Genn McMenemy (Author), Sara Richard (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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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.
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  6. ISBN-10
    1507219415
  7. ISBN-13
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Powerful, mythic women who are beyond our mortal comprehension.
From the divine to the terrifying, explore the vast realm of women in mythology.
Find a variety of legendary female stories from different cultures, alongside beautiful art.

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"McMenemy and Williamson's book helps debunk such archetypal stereotypes while shedding crucial light on the glory of women in mythology."

—The Teen Mag

"A must-have for your collection."

—The Frumious Consortium

“This is a treasure trove of a book; beautifully illustrated and packed with rich and fascinating knowledge. It's an absolute must for fans of all mythology; a joyful and diverse celebration of brilliant and formidable women.”

—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

About the Author

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.

Genn McMenemyhas 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.

Sara Richard is an Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated artist from New Hampshire whose work has been printed in Vanity Fair, British Vogue, and other publications. Her art is inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, funerary imagery, and the natural world. Her creations tend to skew into the macabre and unknown with a balance of sweetness and sentimentality, honoring the Victorian-era theme of Memento Mori. As a native of New Hampshire, Sara grew up surrounded by trees and plenty of wild mushrooms. When not making art or writing, she’s watching horror movies, cleaning forgotten gravestones with her mom, and collecting possibly haunted curiosities from the 19th century. Her online gallery can be found at SaraRichard.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media (February 21, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507219415
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507219416
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Stephanie (Bookfever)
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully diverse and illustrated book
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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Women of Myth by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy, hosts of the amazing podcast Ancient History Fangirl, is THE book that you'll want to read if you are, just like me, a mythology nerd or if you'd like to learn more about mythology and folklore that aren't only centered on western ones. It featured diverse mythological women from all corners of the world and I just loved that so damn much.

The book started strong with a foreword by Liv Albert, host of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast. I could think of no one better for this and her foreword started perfectly with "There's nothing I love more than mythology... except maybe women in mythology." I fully agree!

In Women of Myth you'll find no less than 50 mythological women highlighted and they are divided into three parts: goddesses, heroines and monsters.

The Goddesses: Some goddesses featured were Amaterasu from Japan, Ishtar from Ancient Mesopotamia, Atargis from Syria, Mami Wata from Africa and more.

The Heroines: Some heroines featured were Amba/Shikhandi from India, Princess Bari from Korea, Mulan from China, Thákane from southern Africa and more.

The Monsters: Some monsters featured were Alcha Kandicha from Morocco, Clídna from Ireland, Babamik from Papua New Guinea, Medusa from Greece and more.

I really liked how the different women were categorized like that and that there was also a little guide with the pronunciation, appearance and what their symbols were. Especially the symbols I found super fascinating to learn about. Like I said above in this review this book features diverse women from myth from all over the world and this is just so great and not to be underestimated. I also love how the authors don't shy away from the bad in mythology like predatory men who pray on women, which is part of a lot of the stories from the featured goddesses, heroines and monsters. Jenny and Genn did this amazingly!

Of course I also have to talk about the gorgeous illustrations by Sara Richard. I was already familiar with her work from other illustrated books but she really blew my mind with her art work in this one. I loved how she portrayed the women she illustrated. They were each and every one just glorious to look at.

Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy is a beautifully diverse and illustrated book that's informative as well as a true joy to read.
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Lynne M. Mikesh-Whitney
5.0 out of 5 stars I Highly Recommend This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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I got this e-book for free from Ancient History Fangirl's publisher as a Patreon subscriber. I took full advantage of the promo in return for an honest review which I am more than happy to do!

First off, I've been a fan of Ancient History Fangirl's podcast for a few years now (and I'm a passionate History fan, as well, for decades) and I LOVE their take on Ancient History! Always respectfully (and thoroughly) researched with a touch of (sometimes off-colour) humour, I really enjoy the episodes! (I can never think of, or say, "Roman Eagles" without laughing. :D If you're curious as to the reason why, listen to "The Ancient-World Stark Family, Part 1: Germanicus the Manicus" )

Now to the book! it is AMAZING! The rich illustrations are AMAZING! Well written, chock full of AMAZING content and information, I LOVED it, from beginning to end! *In fact, the only complaint that I have was that there weren't MORE entries of mythological women! I would have loved to have seen 50 more!*

I've been a fan of Ancient Greek and Roman (with some Ancient Egyptian thrown in) mythology for years and I learned something new with each of the women that were covered that I knew something about (such as Athena, Medusa, La Lorona, Kali and Deer Woman), of others that I had only a passing familiarity with (such as Amaterasu, Ishtar and Lilith) or never known at all (such as Atargis, Alcha Kandicha, Amba/Shikhandi and Mami Wata). Each one was covered thoroughly and respectfully (which are things that I definitely appreciate and expect!) and it was a pleasure to read their stories. I also appreciate looking at mythological women from a female perspective since the myths surrounding them, specifically the Greco-Roman ones, were written by men with all of their prejudices against the female sex prevalent in their day. it was quite refreshing, to say the least! I also enjoyed what I call "editorial comments" sprinkled throughout (as they do in the podcast itself); these were sometimes off-colour but always funny and I found myself laughing out loud more than once when I was reading!

In conclusion, Jenny Williams and Genn McMenemy have written a wonderfully engaging book. I loved the forward by Liv Albert from Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! and the illustrations by Sara Richard combine to make a very memorable, well written, thought provoking and magical book!

I highly recommend Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology by Jenny Williams and Genn McMenemy, illustrated by Sara Richard for anyone who loves History and Mythology (or even those that don't because this book is bursting with information on different women deities, female monsters and real-life heroines that I think would spark interest in learning more about them); you're in for a REAL treat!

I give this book 5 stars.
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Linda J. Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well researched, written and illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
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I pre-ordered this book and anxiously awaited its arrival as I do like reading and learning about mythological beings that existed in past eras. Also it must be noted that such creatures exist in the minds of many in the current time. Looking back to times when less was known about how the planet worked, with hazardous weather, geological events such as quake and sunamis, and even powerful storms, it is easy to see how civilizations would conjure up both evil and benificent forces that help explain forces beyond human control.

Each creature is explained and given context as to their relation to the people who conjure them, and also a backstory that often illustrates the origin of the entity being described. The text is divided into 3 groups, Goddesses, Heroines and Monsters. If you like learning about diverse civilizations and their fears and triumphs, it is hard to find a better reference.

I must also mention the illustrations, which are beautiful and compelling. Sara Richard did a superb job in bringing the mythological to visual life.

Thank you Ms McMenemy, Ms Williamson and Ms Richard for giving us insight into ancient and not so long ago beings who were influential in shaping civilization and giving reason to a chaotic world.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty book
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
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Very cool concept but I thought there could be more information
The drawing are gorgeous 😍
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Toriana
5.0 out of 5 stars Not yet read but I can tell it's a good one
Reviewed in France on February 3, 2024
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Beautiful quality of paper, diverses goddesses and heroines and monsters, it will be a pure pleasure to dive into that one. The illustrations are really a great plus.
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