Heroines of Olympus

Cunning, monstrous, virtuous. Rediscover the overlooked women of Greek myth.
Goddesses and mortals, warriors and muses, women are at the heart of ancient Greek folklore, but their stories have long been eclipsed by those of men. Heroines of Olympus tells the tales of fifty of these enthralling women, including majestic Athena, goddess of war; vengeful Nemesis, goddess of retribution; and gladiatorial Hippolyta, queen of the Amazon.
With beautifully written retellings of Greek myths and a fascinating dive into their place in history, alongside exquisite illustrations, celebrate the dazzling and diverse heroines of ancient Greece.

List of contents

Includes: Aphrodite, Artemis, Circe, Echo, Erinyes, Hebe, Iris, Minthe, Nemesis, Persephone, Thetis, Andromache, Cassandra, Chryseis, Daphne, Hermione, Iphigeneia, Naucissa, Maia, Penthesilea and more.

About the author

Ellie Mackin Roberts is an ancient historian who works on ancient Greek religious practices, and the way that people interacted with and reacted to the gods and their beliefs. She is a Research Associate at the Institute of Classical Studies in London, and took her PhD in Classics at King's College London.

Summary

Illustrations accompany a fictional rewriting of each of 50 women's stories, followed by a critical analysis of their role in the mythological canon.

Foreword

Illustrations accompany a fictional rewriting of each of 50 women's stories, followed by a critical analysis of their role in the mythological canon.

Product details

• Authors: Ellie Mackin Roberts, Ellie Mackin Roberts, Ellie Mackin Roberts
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 14.09.2023
• EAN: 9781802795233
• ISBN: 978-1-80279-523-3
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, RELIGION / Ancient, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Feminism & feminist theory, Myths and Legends, Feminism and feminist theory, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval