In Greek Myths for Young Feminists, passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective.
Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts.
With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world.
Stories include:
PANDORA'S STORY
The first woman on Earth who opened a box - and gave the world hope
MEDUSA'S STORY
Not a monster, but a 'monstered' woman accepting herself
MEDEA'S STORY
The astute sorceress's quest for the Golden Fleece
ATALANTA'S STORY
The strongest women in all of Greece who defied the expectations of her time
ARIADNE'S STORY
The Cretan princess who slayed the Minotaur
HELEN'S STORY
The queen of Sparta who reclaims her beauty - and her throne!
PENTHESILEA'S STORY
The Amazonian warrior who never left a woman behind on the battlefield
CIRCE'S STORY
The mighty sorceress who turned human beings into animals
This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:
- Eight classic Greek myths, specially retold for young feminists
- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin
- Striking illustrations by Camelia Pham, whose epic fantasy-inspired artwork has earned herself an Instagram following of 50,000
- Stunning pink foil on the cover
About the Author A twenty-four-year-old from London, Honor read Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford, where she won a scholarship before graduating with a first-class degree in 2019. She remained at Oxford to study for a masters degree in Greek and Roman History, graduating with a Distinction. Honor completed a second masters in the History of Art at the Courtauld Institute in London, where she was awarded a Distinction for work focusing on the art of the Italian - and especially the Venetian - Renaissance. She is currently studying for a doctorate focusing on political sex scandals in Ancient Rome at Christ Church College Oxford. Honor has published a number of fiction titles for children and teenagers. Her first non-fiction book
Messalina: A Story of Empire, Slander and Adultery tells the story of the 1st century AD Roman empress Messalina and reflects Honor's passion for bringing to light the untold lives of historical women and for unpicking how gender and sexuality shape how we understand history.
