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Goddess Stories

Discover their mythology
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Goddess Stories by Alison Davies explores the empowering journeys and timeless wisdom of mythical goddesses from various cultures. Each story serves as a guide for personal growth, encouraging readers to embrace their strengths and transformative potential. The narratives are crafted to inspire self-discovery and personal development by drawing parallels between ancient myths and modern life challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the power of ancient myths and how they can inspire modern personal growth. It dives into the empowering tales of goddesses, offering insights and wisdom for enhancing self-awareness and personal development. Perfect for those seeking inspiration from mythology to impact their daily lives.

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Channel your inner goddess with this unforgettable book of mythology, perfect for lovers of Circe, The Silence of the Girls, and Great Goddesses.

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Learn the powerful stories behind 45 key goddesses from around the world, and discover how you can embody their power to improve your wellbeing, and live your best life. From ancient myth to modern day icons, there's a goddess to help you with every situation.

Including some of the best and less-well-known goddesses throughout mythology, and accompanied by a gorgeous illustration of each, learn the stories of:

  • Freya (Norse goddess of love, beauty and war)
  • Eostre (Celtic goddess of Spring)
  • Guan Yin (Buddhist goddess of compassion and mercy)
  • Nut (Egyptian goddess of the sky and stars)
  • Selene (Roman goddess of the moon)
  • Jaci (Brazilian moon goddess)
  • Gaia (Greek earth goddess)
  • Pele (Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes)
  • Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of wealth, good fortune and power)
  • Lilith (Mesopotamian goddess of the night)
  • Inanna (Sumerian goddess of fertility)
  • Amaterasu (Japanese Sun goddess)

...and many more!

With a simple ritual or activity alongside each story to help you channel the iconic energy of each goddess, this is the ultimate book of girl empowerment.

Goddess Stories by Alison Davies offers a collection of inspiring tales that highlight the significance and influence of these legendary figures across various cultures and eras.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711283244

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Leaping Hare Press

Illustration: 43 colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katja Perez

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Alison Davies lives in Norwich, and runs workshops at universities throughout the UK showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories and narratives can be used as tools for teaching, healing and learning.

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