Women in Greek Myth: A Portrayal of Heroine and Villainess

Mythology Collection

by Marie Campbell

It is one thing to learn about history, and another to understand the world through knowledge of the past.

Greek mythology is evidently one of the most intriguing and powerful sagas that forged the canon of Western literature. However, there is more to these grand narratives than just embellished folktales.

Contrary to popular belief, women of Ancient Greece were more than just objects of desire. In fact, they possessed intricate personalities and championed many talents and abilities that enriched most of these stories.

Women in Greek A Portrayal of Heroine and Villainess presents marvelous chronicles of strong, brave, and intelligent goddesses, mortals, and divine beings! Witness the rise, triumphs, burdens, and falls of these legendary characters through carefully crafted retellings
Gaia—the first mother—and the birth of the universe
the Nine Muses and their gifts
Circe’s wrathful pursuits
Persephone’s suffering
Helen of Troy and her crimes of passion
Medusa’s curse
Medea—the woman of many faces
Pandora’s fate
the adventures of Atalanta
the independence and strength of the Amazonian warriors








And so much more!

Enjoy a bonus chapter on the impact of these female depictions in today’s society. Plus, read about modern adaptations of these timeless tales!

So, what truly makes a woman?

The best way to find out is to start at the very beginning…

Genres: Mythology, Greek Mythology

121 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2022

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i liked the way it was set out and it was easy to understand