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Warriors, Witches, Women

Mythology's Fiercest Females
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Warriors, Witches, Women by Kate Hodges offers an engaging exploration of legendary female figures from history and mythology. The book brings to life a diverse array of heroines, from fierce warriors and powerful witches to goddesses and mythical queens, showcasing their strengths, stories, and the roles they played in their respective cultures. It provides a captivating glance into tales of empowerment across various traditions and eras.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by mythical and historical female figures who defy convention. It offers an intriguing exploration of legendary women from various cultures who demonstrate strength, wisdom, and courage, making it perfect for readers interested in powerful narratives of female empowerment and heroism.

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Warriors, Witches, Women

An inspiring new analysis of females from perennially popular myth and legend, as well as uncovering previously overlooked characters. This contemporary feminist approach speaks directly to the empowering rhetoric of recent women-focused publishing.

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Warriors, 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.

With 50 entries, it profiles 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 retellings of these magical stories, this collection brings a fresh new perspective to classic mythologyβ€”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.

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Kate Hodges offers a feminist perspective on mythology, presenting 50 formidable female figures in a contemporary retelling of famous legends. Lee-Merrion’s illustrations vividly capture their powerful personas. Featuring figures like Kali, Baba Yaga, and Medusa, as well as lesser-known legends, the book provides an engaging overview of mythical women who've become cultural icons.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781319260

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: White Lion Publishing

Illustration: 55 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Harriet Lee Merrion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Kate 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.

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