Great Goddesses: Life Lessons From Myths and Monsters
Bestselling poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of poetry and prose retelling the legends of the Goddesses, both great and small, in their own words.
With lyrical prose and striking verse, beloved poet Nikita Gill (Fierce Fairytales, Wild Embers) uses the history of Ancient Greece and beyond to explore and share the stories of the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors, and destroyers who shook the world. In pieces that burn with empathy and admiration for these women, Gill unearths the power and glory of the very foundations of mythology and culture that have been too-often ignored or pushed aside.
Complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, Gill's poetry and stories weave old and forgotten tales of might and love into an empowering collection for the modern woman.
With lyrical prose and striking verse, beloved poet Nikita Gill (Fierce Fairytales, Wild Embers) uses the history of Ancient Greece and beyond to explore and share the stories of the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors, and destroyers who shook the world. In pieces that burn with empathy and admiration for these women, Gill unearths the power and glory of the very foundations of mythology and culture that have been too-often ignored or pushed aside.
Complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, Gill's poetry and stories weave old and forgotten tales of might and love into an empowering collection for the modern woman.
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I like it a lot better on a reread. I think it’s because when I first read this, I thought this was about worldwide myths for some reason, so my expectations soured the experience. I now appreciate it much more.
The poetry and short story collection is divided into sections of Greek mythological figures: primordial beings, Titans, gods, monsters, and mortal heroes. A modern perspective naturally pervades the work, and the myths aren’t treated as sacrosanct. I liked this about the book, but it won’t be everybody’s cup of tea.
Everything is easy to read, but the myths are allusions, not spelled out, so use Google as a refresher when needed. I think some readers will find the poems kind of Instagram-y: not much rhyme and rhythm, filled with feminist platitudes, and sound bite length. I don’t mind this, I actually love it. To each their own.
8/10 I really enjoyed this read, not everyone will.
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