“A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists”
Dan Snow
GODDESS
WITH A
THOUSAND
FACES
What People Are Saying
“I loved Goddess with a Thousand Faces. Fascinating, fun and thoughtful and enlightening”
— Jennifer Saint
“A passionate ode to the inner goddess within us all. Jasmine Elmer’s sparkling debut offers up a refreshing, inclusive and powerfully feminist manifesto for what it means to be a goddess, ancient and modern”
— Emily Hauser
“Ten extraordinary goddesses brought to life through Jasmine’s engaging story. I loved this book!”
— Sarah Turner
“If you love history and feminist retellings, this is your next must-read. A thrilling exploration of lesser-known goddesses from around the world, offering a crash course in feminine myth and worship, with all its power, fury and wonder. I adored it.”
— Rachel Blackmore
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 be ancient, today they are more important - and more powerful - than ever.
For me, the ancient world is alive and kicking.
I see it everywhere, in all of our eyes, in our societies, cultures, languages and art.
I wanted to guide people in seeing what I do; how their own shared ancestry can be reclaimed and how utterly and profoundly personal it is to each of us.
I found some historical writing to be lacking in this fundamental truth, so I wanted to create a new sub-genre where the very essence of human existence is central to learning about the past.
To create a history with soul!
Women, and especially women of colour, are rising up to reclaim their past, reframe them and mould them into something tangible that they can hold in their hearts. Goddess with a Thousand Faces is my ode to this.
This book includes everyone on its journey, incorporating cultures from across this wonderful Mother Earth, uniting us to weave a history of our humanity where arbitrary borders are knocked down.
Come and let me guide you in this exploration of what is rightfully yours..
With love,
Jasmine
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More lovely things people are saying about
Goddess with a Thousand Faces
“I absolutely flew through this book! The retellings which open each chapter were gripping, compelling, and brilliant. At the end of each it felt like I was resurfacing from a different world and trying to recalibrate to reality - in the most amazing way”
— Reader Review, Waterstones
“I devoured this book in one sitting! Its an amazing journey through the eyes of 10 goddesses, but in a way you aren't really expecting. I loved being situated first by the story, and then immersed into the culture. If you love mythical retellings, or want to read a history book that will let you see your own history personally, I highly recommend this book”
— Reader Review, Waterstones
Get in Touch
If you are interested in inviting Jasmine to speak at your event about her book, her experience of writing and becoming an author, or delving deeply into the Goddesses and their relevance to us here and now, we’d love to hear from you.