Goddesses: A Graphic History: A journey to discover the most sacred female deities

by Monica Foggia, Lisa Salsi (illustrator)

A visually rich and narratively bold exploration of sacred feminine power, retold through the journey of a curious modern-day seeker. 

From the series that brought A Graphic History and A Graphic History, comes A Graphic History. This latest volume reclaims goddess traditions from around the world, blending mythology, ritual, and feminist history. 

With a foreword by poet and author Nikita Gill – who also makes a guest appearance in illustrated form as one of the novel’s characters – this graphic history guides readers on a transformative journey led by the mysterious figure of Lilith. Travelling across time and place, readers encounter powerful deities and rediscover long-lost rituals and symbols – from Celtic England to ancient Egypt and beyond – revealing how goddess figures continue to shape our understanding of power and identity.  

Across its chapters, readers will  

Sacred stories timeless myths reinterpreted through a modern feminist lens. A global journey: deities, rituals, and symbols from cultures across the world. Seasonal each leg of Lilith’s journey tied to a season, representing growth, change, and transformation. Empowering of matriarchy, self-love, and female friendship. Visual striking artwork and lyrical narration that bring myth and meaning to life, from the same artist behind A Graphic History.  
As with the previous books in the series, Goddesses: A Graphic History combines meticulous research with artistic flair, offering readers a fresh and inclusive way to engage with ancient traditions. 

This is a book to inspire curiosity, reflection and reverence for the sacred feminine – perfect for display on any altar, coffee table, or collector’s shelf. 

Genres: Graphic Novels, Feminism

131 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2025

About the author

Monica Foggia is a teacher, author, and radio presenter. She is helping produce a graphic novel on the artist David Hockney.

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm disappointed that in a book "the most sacred female deities" featured goddesses from primarily European cultures. They even called out the European bias in the book and had four goddesses in one spread and then only one Egyptian goddess who had her own spotlight.

I think a narrower focus is fine but the pitching this as a large journey of discovering different goddesses from various cultures really felt like cutting many cultures out of a long and detailed conversation.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but I wish it had been longer and gone into a bit more depth.

[M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Edelweiss for giving me access to an ARC of this book for review. Opinions are my own.

Goddesses: A Graphic History is a stunning and emotionally charged exploration of the divine feminine through history. It does a great job of blending mythology, history, spirituality and feminist reflection. The pastel toned illustrations give the book a gentle and dreamlike feel and the writing is powerful and quotable.

There's a beautiful foreword by writer and poet Nikita Gill which perfectly sets the tone. The story strikes a good balance of being both informative/didactic and narrative - something that often is hard to find in graphic novels.

A few themes stand out throughout this journey: the cyclical nature of life, the different (triadic) facets of women and the goddess (maiden, mother, crone) and the symbolism of animals associated with feminine divinity (particularly snakes and cats).

At times, I felt like the historical/mythological exposition felt a little disconnected from the narration/plot. I often feel this way with graphic novels so perhaps this is simply a feature of the genre (one which is a little outside of my comfort zone). Still, this occasionally interrupted the flow for me and took me out of the story.

Overall, a beautiful piece of feminist writing that genuinely moved me - it is both a lament and a reclamation... A reminder of how patriarchal structures have silenced us through history and attempted to strip away the divinity from womanhood.

A quick trigger note for readers: The book includes references to abandonment, sexual assault and rape. While these moments are dealt with sensitivity, please check any trigger warnings before reading.

[Kayla Fadiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect graphic novel for the spiritual/esoteric girls

[Blixen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that explains the female deities found in Europe, with a very attentive look at myths and archetypes. As a graphic novel, it’s truly enjoyable, and the illustrations are awesome!

[Aryanna Tunstall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful story of one woman wanting to connect with the Goddesses of the past

[Lio Dba · Rating 3 out of 5]

trop chouette de découvrir ses déesses féminines !! mais je reste tellement sur ma faim, on passe très vite d'une a une autre. d'un lieu a un autre.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it, but wanted more. The present-day story that tied it all together didn't do it for me. Enjoyed the artwork and the overview of goddesses across history and cultures.