Women of Myth
From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology

Name: Women of Myth
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jenny Williamson
ISBN: 9781797152318

Author: Jenny Williamson, Genn McMenemy

Narrator: Jennifer Williamson, Genn McMenemy

Unabridged: 6 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Published: 02/21/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism, Social Science, Popular Culture Studies, Folklore & Mythology

Synopsis

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.

About Jenny Williamson

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.

About Genn McMenemy

Genn McMenemy has 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.

About Jennifer Williamson

Jennifer Williamson is the writer and creator for the website AimHappy.com, a blog which seeks to support those in need of healing messages of hope and inspiration. She lives in Spencer, Massachusetts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie (Bookfever) on February 15, 2023

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 feature......more

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small on October 23, 2023

I received a gifted copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via the publishers. Women of Myth is a stunning illustrated guide book to many women throughout myths and legends across a multitude of cultures and civilizations. This was such an enjoyable read and is set out across thre......more

Goodreads review by Gabriela on February 27, 2024

I bought this book because I have the Women of Myth oracle deck and wanted to learn more about the women portrayed in it. I can confirm, that if you have the deck and wonder whether you need this as an additional source of information and companion, the book will help you gain deeper understanding o......more

Goodreads review by Rose ✧⁎⁺ on March 04, 2025

4.25/5☆ gorgeous illustrations!! 🥰......more

Goodreads review by Marcus on August 17, 2024

I’ve listened to Genn and Jenny’s podcast for so long now so it was so awesome finally being able to read this book! Loved the way they set up their book and the entries for the mythical women and LOVED the artwork! Definitely came away from this learning lots more about non-western myths!......more