{"product_id":"9781529953138","title":"Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men","description":"Author:\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781529953138\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Oct 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegendary tales from Ancient Mythology centred around the stories of women, retold for modern audiences by an expert author, in a bold, beautifully designed, illustrated package. For fans of \u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePandora \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Clytemnestra.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover legendary tales from Ancient Mythology, centred around the stories of women, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePandora\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eClytemnestra \u003c\/i\u003ein this beautifully-illustrated bold feminist retelling of ancient mythological stories, written by expert classicist Mara Gold.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\\\"Uncovers not only what women are doing in myth, but why they still matter today\\\" Emily Hauser, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMythica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomemaker. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Madwoman. Monster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe labels applied to mythological women echo throughout history. These archetypes, created in the Ancient World, still resonate today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the stories of the virgin goddesses Athena and Artemis, the contrasting depictions of wifely duty in Clytemnestra and Penelope, the ecstatic frenzies of the Maenads, Echidna-the so-called mother of all monsters-and the misunderstood Medusa, \u003ci\u003eAncient Myths and Legends Without Men\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanied with beautiful illustrations throughout, uncover the real stories behind the women of Ancient Mythology and find what they can teach us about being a woman today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the goddesses, warriors, witches, and monsters who shaped and subverted womanhood from the very beginning ...\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727033290910,"sku":"UBD-9781529953138","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781529953138.jpg?v=1776491793","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781529953138","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}