Women Mythology

The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks, and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories. Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Homer to Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, from the Trojan War to Jason and the Argonauts. And still, today, a wealth of novels, plays and films draw their inspiration from stories first told almost 3,000 years ago.

Cursed by a goddess. Haunted by her past. Bound to protect a world that may never forgive her. Immortal investigator Elleanor Stone has walked the earth for centuries, burdened by a curse from Aphrodite herself. Now, in modern-day New York, she leads a paranormal crimes unit with an ancient vampire and a Sidhe faerie as partners. When the brutal murder of a young werewolf threatens to reignite a centuries-old war between vampire clans and werewolf packs, Elleanor must race against time to uncover the truth. At the same time, billionaire Brant Ankar—half-Asgardian and all trouble—arrives...

What’s a mercenary dragon to do when he meets a woman who has bruises and cuts on her face instead of joy and happiness? Braxim’s part of an elite group of dragon mercenaries. He’s a dragon for hire. Renee’s a waitress at a local diner in Charlotte. She wants to leave her abusive boyfriend Freddie, but it’s not as easy as it seems. Sure Braxim can save her from Freddie, then what? He’s a dragon. They’re supposed to stay private and secret. Where can he take her when he’s expected to report back at the compound. Can’t take her there and risk pissing off Xedron, can he? Or ...

Decoded is a mind-bending thriller that challenges everything we thought we knew about history, power, and the untold stories of remarkable women. When investigative journalist Amalia Rose stumbles upon a blog post claiming that the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript holds the key to a lost matriarchal civilization, she embarks on a thrilling journey to unravel the cryptic clues and decipher the manuscript's true meaning. Partnering with her brilliant but frustrating ex-boyfriend, Bastian Ham, Amalia races from the dusty archives of ancient libraries to cutting-edge ocean research facilities. ...

Book Five of the Ava'Lonan Herstories (An Illustrated Novel) The Tides were Turning... But in whose favor, the evil or the Ritious? With undiscovered enemies hidden and plotting against her and her Jur’Av’chi’n grievously wounded, Jeliya must juggle love, family and duty, all with equal devotion. All at odds, the three most important things in her life should have been one and the same, but stubbornly remained three. The Times were Turning... Before their very eyes, despite all that the High Family have suffered and struggled to bring about. Prophecy was becoming reality, and with all...

In this sixth book of the Orisha series, Tyrant King – Blood of the Forest,, secrets run deep, and loyalties are tested as power-hungry King Olufe grows ever more ruthless. Amid the political and personal machinations of the royal court, King Olufe is driven by dark desires, indifferent to the mourning for his late queen and fixated on finding a new bride—by any means necessary. High Priestess Tengdana, keeper of sacred rites and dangerous secrets, holds her own plans close, even as she orchestrates the protection of Efuna, the hidden firstborn daughter of King Gurara. As Olufe ...

In this, the fifth Orisha book, Tyrant King – Echoes of Betrayal, Queen Ayaba's pregnancy brings unexpected kindness from King Olufe, quickly souring as her morning sickness disrupts royal events. The king's cruelty emerges through prisoner executions and political scheming. Palace scandals erupt involving General Buburu and the king's illicit affairs. Lewa, a servant, becomes entangled in royal promiscuity, leading to a staged execution by High Priestess Tengdana. Queen Ayaba gives birth to twins before dying. King Olufe's indifference to her death and the surviving twin reveals his true...

In this last story of the Orisha series, The Queen’s Ascension, Queen Palina must navigate a web of secrets, betrayals, and shifting power dynamics to secure her rightful place as ruler of the Oyonan Empire. With her mother, High Priestess Tengdana by her side, Palina uncovers long-buried truths about her lineage, the empire's past, and her own role in its future. As rebellion brews and alliances are tested, Palina faces the ultimate challenge: to unify the empire under a new order or see it fall into chaos. Love, loyalty, and legacy collide in a gripping tale of ambition and redemption, ...

In Shadows Amongst Roots, the eighth book of the Orisha series, alliances forged in secrecy face their greatest test as former palace servants navigate love, deception, and power struggles. While Efuna wrestles with the hidden truth of a royal heir, High Priestess Tengdana reveals her far-reaching control and Palola’s true identity. Amidst political intrigue and personal desires, characters must confront their pasts while King Olufe’s insatiable thirst for dominance threatens to unravel the delicate balance of the kingdom. In the shadows of the palace, deep-rooted secrets surface, ...

Book Four of the Ava'Lonan Herstories (An Illustrated Novel) The High Heir is home... In T’Av’li, the Palace in the center of the Ritious City. She has left the dangers of the wilds behind, but now faces the dangers of civilization – politics, Trade, and the struggle for Power. The Question remains... Is she worthy to rule? Have the Goddesses turned from her for what she has done? And does she have the strength and support to answer the challenge against her? Her Heart’s Other is captured... But is he truly caught? Does he have the power to free himself from the evil that holds him?...

An Illustrated Science Fantasy Novel THE WORLD WAS DIVIDED... Literally. A wall of light shielded one half of the world of Alona from the threat of the other half, protecting a civilization that was over five thousand years old. THE MAGIC WAS DIVIDED... And made stronger by that division. Within the shield of light, the magics of light and air grew stronger than the magics of water and earth. And women, the wielders of these magics, came into power. Theirs was the Age of Light. THE SHIELD IS DYING... And the threat that has been held at bay for five thousand years looms over the land of ...

Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der nordischen Legenden und entdecken Sie das außergewöhnliche Leben von Lagertha, der legendären Schildmaid, deren Geschichte die Konventionen ihrer Zeit herausfordert. In "Lagertha" reisen Sie durch die Sagas und historischen Erzählungen, die die mutige Kriegerin zum Leben erwecken, die für ihre unvergleichliche Tapferkeit, strategische Gewandtheit und unbeugsamen Geist bekannt ist.

When ordinary you and the Son of the Kitchen God are all that stand between a playboy apocalypse and innocent hearts yearning for love. Sapphire Sing is in desperate need of her grandmother’s matchmaking skills. She’s stuck on a not-so-merry-go-round of secondhand men while wedding bells ring for her snooty half-sisters. Sapphire sets out to discover her grandmother’s secrets but runs afoul of Johnny Wok, the Kitchen God’s son. When Sapphire’s friends steal the magic wok, one reputed to cast love spells, she is hurled into an ancient conflict between love and evil. What’s a girl...

Falling for a spy is hard enough when he isn’t another dimensional being. Jess always hated mirrors, and when her reflection reveals itself to be a creature from another dimension, her loathing seems justified, but the creature - an Aisling - has spent centuries guarding her world from species far darker who longed for what humanity so easily had. In a race against time, interdimensional zombies, and light-hungry leeches, Jess stumbles further and further from what she's known, and the reflection she hated becomes someone entirely new. Someone she can't help but start to love. Created ...

Brianna gets the opportunity to train to be one of the Furies. But Apollo opposes this, and will do all in his power to stop the creation of another Fury. Brianna, who suffered a gruesome fate at the hands of a demonic serial killer in "Angels of Vengeance", hasn't moved on like most other human spirits. So, Brianna has settled into a weird version of the Afterlife while hanging out in the Furies' domain. But, during the time Brianna spent in the Furies' domain has changed her, she's evolved and has developed the ability to be material even outside of the space/time portal of the Furies' ...

Awaken the feminine power in your life with the majestic Goddess Hera through Olympic Magic. Celebrate marriage, unity and the strength of women with the divine energy of Hera, Queen of Olympus. Embrace the essence of the Goddess Hera and strengthen your marriage relationships with the blessings of the Goddess. Feel your protection and harmony blessing your marriage, bringing happiness, fertility and prosperity to your life together. Be inspired by Hera's feminine determination and courage. Discover your own inner strength and motherly wisdom by following in the footsteps of this powerful ...

The exciting next book in the Furies Saga Megaera is pregnant and is imprisoned by Sorath. Dan must now go into the Underworld to rescue the mother of his unborn child. "You have fathered a demi-god with Megaera. Only one who carries the blood of the gods can father a child with a goddess," Gaia said. "Some father I am, I let her get kidnapped," Dan said. "And you will follow in the footsteps of Herakles and go into the Underworld and return with Megaera," Gaia pointed out. Even with Megaera, the Furies are up against the greatest evil ever unleashed upon the world, and Armageddon. Sorath ...

With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon; and how legendary Celtic warrior Scáthach trained the hero Cú Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.

Young, Old, Ghosts from the present and the past trying their best to make it work for them. Will they succeed? The opinionated woman was either venting some steam or complaining about everything. Some of them ventured to make everything work for them and pushed the walls too hard, shattered the glass ceilings above them. Their efforts brought them more problems. More problems bring more pain. More they complain, the more they explain, the more they fight against odds, the more they are caught in the net of society. Will they ever be able to free themselves? In Fading Flashes the ...