Haynes, Natalie
Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509873142
- author:
- Haynes, Natalie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13.1 x 2.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pandora's Jar: A fresh perspective on the women of Greek mythology. In ancient Greek myths, women were often portrayed as monstrous, vengeful or evil, but Natalie Haynes reveals a different story. She turns the tables, putting the women of the Greek myths on an equal footing with the men, and explores the origins of their mythic female characters. From the cleverest person in the story, Jocasta, to the woman whose marriage sparked the Trojan war, Helen of Troy, Haynes examines the women who were often overlooked. With wit and humor, Haynes resurrects these women from a woman's perspective, tracing the roots of their mythic stories. She challenges our understanding of epic poems, stories and plays, and offers a new insight into the world of ancient Greek mythology.
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