I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s guest review for Goddess with a Thousand Faces by Jasmine Elmer.
- Category : Historical Fiction
- Publisher : Renegade Books (12 Sept. 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 140874824X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1408748244
Steeped in ancient magic, dark divinity and wild ways, Goddess with a Thousand Faces takes you on a historical journey like no other…
Blending mythological retellings with historical research, Goddess with a Thousand Faces traverses the world and transports through time to bring ten formidable and inspiring ancient goddesses to life. Meet Artemis, the Greek goddess of the wilderness, never without her bow and arrow; Sedna, Inuit goddess of the ocean, guarding the icy waters and all its creatures; Isis, Egyptian goddess of healing, who dwells by the River Nile, just to name a few…
Jasmine Elmer explores these goddesses of our past, uncovering their truths, their rebellion and their freedom. For too long, they have been written out of history; lost to the sands of time and stamped into silence. Goddess with a Thousand Faces restores these women to their glory.
Pour over this treasure trove of myths, legends and mighty goddesses. Hear the messages echoing through the ages and see yourself in the faces of these icons. For while their stories might ancient, today they are more important – and more powerful – than ever.
A treasure trove of beautiful storytelling and ancient wisdom, perfect for fans of Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola and Storyland by Amy Jeffs.
Goddess with a Thousand Faces Review
Goddess with a Thousand Faces is a fascinating book with interesting details about each goddess. As I have not read much on this subject, I really enjoyed discovering the history behind each tale and the cultural differences between countries and time periods.
This book is split into chapters for each goddess. Her voice begins each chapter by explaining her legend, which is followed by historical facts, opinions and information gathered about the goddess.
This is a good starting point in finding out about some of the intriguing goddesses over time and how their stories have sadly been manipulated by others to be seen in a different light. I enjoyed the message from many of these goddesses to listen to yourself and never hide behind your emotions.
Femininity has changed and evolved over time however the female reader can picture herself in many of the scenarios and feelings of these wonderful women.
A great read.
About the Author
Jasmine Elmer is a straight-talking ancient world expert. Deciding her subject needed a ‘glow up’, she began her mission in 2020 to make the subject relatable and representative. Outside of writing, she spends her time bringing that energy to television screens, appearing on broadcast channels such as Channel 4, Channel 5 and National Geographic, as well as hosting and featuring on many podcasts. Her debut book Goddess with a Thousand Faces is a bold exploration of world goddesses, blending storytelling with historical fact. It follows from years of research as a student at universities like UCL, Cambridge and Exeter and a career as a secondary school teacher of Classics. She is of dual heritage, Pakistani and white, and her mother was born in Canada. She grew up in East London but now lives in Exeter, Devon with her husband and son. She has five cats and is absolutely not ashamed of that fact! When she has some downtime, she loves spending time in nature, curling up with a good book and a hot choc, and having a laugh with her friends. She flits between meditation and being frazzled. Such is life. X @jasmine_elmer