Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth is a book written by Natalie Haynes.
The book serves as an exploration of the powerful and complex goddesses in Greek mythology. Natalie Haynes delves into their stories and challenges traditional narratives.
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Book Blurb
These are the stories of the Greek goddesses. As fearsome, powerful and beloved as their male counterparts, it’s time to look beyond the columns of a ruined temple to the awesome power within . . .
We meet Hera, who, whilst most often known for enacting vicious, creative revenge on the women – mortal or otherwise – who catch the wandering eye of her husband Zeus, turns out not to be such a villain after all.
We meet Demeter, a mother who will go to any lengths, no matter the cost, to retrieve her daughter Persephone from Hades’ clutches.
We’ll be introduced to The Furies, three women who will literally go to the ends of the earth to enact bloody vengeance but who, surprisingly, are the goddesses who can teach us the most about the way we live now.
Examining the role of these goddesses and more, Divine Might will change everything you thought you knew about our most ancient stories. Natalie Haynes brings the divine women of Olympia kicking and screaming into the modern age.
About the Author
Natalie Haynes is a British author, broadcaster, and classicist who has written several novels and non-fiction books about Greek mythology. She is known for retelling well-known tales with a feminist twist.
She has written and performed several series of her BBC Radio 4 show, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics. In 2015 she was awarded the Classical Association Prize for her work in bringing classics to a wider audience.
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