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OverviewWarriors, Witches, Women is a guide to awe-inspiring mythic female creatures worldwide; from feminist fairies to bloodsucking, seductive succubae, half-human half-bird harpies created from the wind, or protective and seductive voodoo goddesses who still impact on African-American cultural feminism. 50 entries profile global examples of fierce females from mythology and folklore, retelling these wonderful stories by placing women firmly at the centre of the narrative. With a sharp, modern gaze, these stories are brought to life afresh, questioning the negative connotations so often associated with feminine power. The mythological characters in this collection were powerful and radical, forces of nature and deciders of fate. With evocative artwork and modern retelling of these magical stories, this collection brings a fresh new perspective to classic mythology - one that celebrates the female characters as strong, powerful individuals worthy of their own space and stories. The stories are incredible: colourful, evocative, and fascinating. They will fire the imagination, entertain and provoke debate. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kate Hodges , Harriet Lee MerrionPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint: White Lion Publishing ISBN: 9781781319260ISBN 10: 178131926 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 04 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsForeword IntroductionChapter 1 - Witches Hecate, Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy Morgan Le Fay, an enchantress from English Arthurian mythology Circe, Greek goddess and sorceress Jezebel, Biblical figure and Queen Baba Yaga, Slavic supernatural being Cassandra, Greek prophetess Pythia, Greek priestess and oracle Perchta, a witch of Germanic folklore Nicneven, Scottish leader of the wild hunt and head of witches Rhiannon, Welsh silver-haired witch Chapter 2 - Warriors Loviatar, Scandinavian goddess who gave birth to nine deadly diseases Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt Anath, ancient Canaanite goddess of love and war Divoka Sarka, warrior of the Bohemian tale The Maidens War Freyja, Viking goddess of war, fertility and love Furies, Greek goddesses of retribution Cihuateteo, Aztec warrior spirits Kali, Hindu goddess, the counterpart of Shiva the destroyer Yennenga, African warrior princess, a symbol of both motherhood and ferocity Chapter 3 - Bringers of Misfortune Hel, Norse ruler of the Underworld Morrigan, Celtic trio representing death, sovereignty and protection The Valkyries, Norse warriors Pontianak, an avenging Malay ghost Baobhan Sith, part vampire, part ghost, part fairy in Scottish folklore Lilith, a demon from Jewish tradition Harpies, part bird, part woman in Greek mythology Medusa, Greek gorgon who turned people to stone La Llorona, ghost who brings misfortune in Mexican legend Futakuchi-onna, a yokai (Japanese monster) characterised by an extra mouth on the back of her head Chapter 4 - Elemental Spirits Tefnut, ancient Egyptian goddess of moisture, rain and dew Tiamat, Babylonian primeval goddess of saltwater Mami Wata, a half human, half fish voodoo deity Pele, a Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, wind and dance Selkies, the seal folk of Scottish mythology Mari, a Basque goddess with associations to the weather The Lady of Llyn Y Fan Fach, a Welsh lake fairy Ame-no-Uzume, Japanese goddess of dawn, mirth and revelry Lieu Hanh in Da Lat, Vietnamese immortal Egle, Queen of the Serpents from Lithuanian folklore Chapter 5 - Benevolent Spirits Tara, Buddhist goddess who gained enlightenment Maderakka, goddess of women and children in Sami/Finnish/Estonian mythology The Moirae, Greek goddesses of fate Brigid, Irish deity with associations with fire Erzulie Freda and Erzulie Dantor, sister goddesses from Haiti and Voodoo legend Banshees, benign spirits from Irish/Scottish mythology who foretell death Bona Dea, a Roman goddess worshipped only by women Julunggul, Australian aboriginal rainbow snake goddess Innana, ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty and fertility Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess who protects sailors Maman Brigitte, Vodoun goddess of justice Afterword Index AcknowledgementsReviewsFrom the famous Greek bringer of misfortune Medusa, to the Jewish demon Lilith and the Japanese supernatural beast Futakuchi-Onna, this collection of tales explores both the myths that saturate Western fame and the legends you've yet to hear about - but trust me, after you get to know them, these magical ladies are impossible to forget. * BookTrib * With subjects ranging from Kali and Baba Yaga to La Llorona and Maman Brigitte, this is an appealing overview of mythical women who have become mainstream icons. * Booklist | ALA * Hodges looks at mythology through a feminist lens, showcasing 50 of the fiercest females in this modern retelling of the world's greatest legends...Lee-Merrion's illustrations bring these strong personalities to life. * Publishers Weekly * With subjects ranging from Kali and Baba Yaga to La Llorona and Maman Brigitte, this is an appealing overview of mythical women who have become mainstream icons. * Booklist | ALA * Hodges looks at mythology through a feminist lens, showcasing 50 of the fiercest females in this modern retelling of the world’s greatest legends...Lee-Merrion’s illustrations bring these strong personalities to life. * Publishers Weekly * With subjects ranging from Kali and Baba Yaga to La Llorona and Maman Brigitte, this is an appealing overview of mythical women who have become mainstream icons. * Booklist | ALA * From the famous Greek bringer of misfortune Medusa, to the Jewish demon Lilith and the Japanese supernatural beast Futakuchi-Onna, this collection of tales explores both the myths that saturate Western fame and the legends you’ve yet to hear about — but trust me, after you get to know them, these magical ladies are impossible to forget. * BookTrib * Author InformationKate Hodges graduated from the University of Westminster with a BA in Print Journalism. She has over 20 years writing experience on magazines, having been a staffer on publications including The Face, Bizarre, Just Seventeen, Smash Hits and Sky, and written for many more, including The Guardian, Kerrang! and NME. She has also worked for Rapido TV and P For Production films. She is the author of three books on London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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