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Goddesses: A Graphic History: A journey to discover the most sacred female deities
Lillith's journey is a fascinating exploration of ancient cultures and their female deities, deeply rooted in esotericism and mystical traditions. Her quest spans across different countries and epochs, from the Celtic deities in England to the Norse and Greco-Roman goddesses, and further into Turkey and ancient Egypt.
Each leg of her journey corresponds to a different season and elemental theme, highlighting the diversity of goddess traditions and their relevance to modern life. Along the way, Lillith discovers not only the virtues and teachings of these powerful female figures but also the interconnectedness of ancient wisdom with contemporary issues like love, matriarchy, female power, and gender fluidity. Her encounters with friends and the shared experiences of sisterhood enrich her understanding, making her journey not just a quest for knowledge but a personal and transformative odyssey.
If you like this book, you will be interested in Witchcraft : A Graphic History also illustrated by artist Lisa Salsi.
Each leg of her journey corresponds to a different season and elemental theme, highlighting the diversity of goddess traditions and their relevance to modern life. Along the way, Lillith discovers not only the virtues and teachings of these powerful female figures but also the interconnectedness of ancient wisdom with contemporary issues like love, matriarchy, female power, and gender fluidity. Her encounters with friends and the shared experiences of sisterhood enrich her understanding, making her journey not just a quest for knowledge but a personal and transformative odyssey.
If you like this book, you will be interested in Witchcraft : A Graphic History also illustrated by artist Lisa Salsi.
- GenresFeminismGraphic Novels
128 pages, Hardcover
Published November 11, 2025
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Monica Foggia
6 booksMonica Foggia is a teacher, author, and radio presenter. She is helping produce a graphic novel on the artist David Hockney.
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October 16, 2025
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.
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.
November 15, 2025
perfect graphic novel for the spiritual/esoteric girls
December 8, 2025
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!
January 15, 2026
A beautiful story of one woman wanting to connect with the Goddesses of the past
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