Women of Mythology [Hardcover]

Kay Retzlaff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2003

Goddesses, warriors, nurturers, sages, lovers, rulers, mothers: with exquisite illustrations and an astonishing array of myths and legends that enlighten, surprise, and inspire, this collection pays tribute to the power of the feminine. From the divine to the sensual, women have long exercised a profound influence on world cultures, and so have become integral to the stories they tell. These tales, from ancient Egypt to old Ireland, from classical Greece to China, praise the divine and human heroines who demonstrate courage, daring, wit, creativity, and loyalty. The unforgettable women portrayed in these pages include Deborah, the brilliant Biblical judge and priestess who planned a winning battle against the Canaanite general Sisera and his mighty army; the Chinese general Mulan, who brought her soldiers safely through combat and saved her country; the ferocious Amazon Myrine, who conquered Atlantis; and Medb, queen of Connacht, whose adventures in war--and love--inspired a great Irish epic.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: MetroBooks (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567997570
• ISBN-13: 978-1567997576
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,977,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, February 17, 2003

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"keonie" (Melbourne, FL, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women of Mythology (Hardcover)

Mythology is one of my big interests. Thus, when I saw this book in the library, I was quick to check it out. And wasn't disappointed.

"Women in Mythology" is not very long, but it's detailed. It describes...well, you can tell by the title. What thrilled me the most about it was that it _wasn't_ just a book on Greek goddesses. It talked about all sorts of mythological women, from Hebrew to Irish (think Cu Chulainn) to Sumerian to Chinese. It really did succeed at being a "world mythology" book. The mythology it did include about women in Greece and Rome was about the Illiad and the Aeneid more than anything else.

It was a bit too short to be a complete reference...but that was my only objection. Overall, a good book.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars wish it was better, May 19, 2009

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A. Nuhfer "Greenskin97" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women of Mythology (Hardcover)

Okay. So i really wanted this book to be good. I am really interested in women in mythology. The basic problems with this book is that it contains almost no real information. The book is tripple spaced and is really just full of stories heard second hand. I was hoping it would be more factual, giving info about more women. However it just gave stories about certain women, if you are interested in that just seach for a good website like paleothea.com. If you want facts, info, or good writing look elsewhere. I really hope that someone else writes a book about this topic because i find it incredibly interesting. However i will give the book two thumbs up on its images. the beautiful color photos of art work are really nice illustrations.