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Goddess with a Thousand Faces
A one-of-a-kind exploration of goddesses from our ancient past
2024
First Published
3.64
Average Rating
246
Number of Pages

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.

Avg Rating
3.64
Number of Ratings
158
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Author

Jasmine Elmer
Jasmine Elmer
Author · 3 books

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 the energy to television screens, appearing on channels such as Channel 4, Channel 5, and National Geographic as well as hosting and appearing on many podcasts. Her debut non-fiction work, 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- 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 5 cats and is absolutely not ashamed of that fact! When she has some down time, 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.

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