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Bad Bitches of Antiquity: Badass Stories from Mythology's Fiercest Goddesses, Heroines, Warriors, and Titans

AUTHOR Álvarez, Cinthya; Wilder, Lorelei
PUBLISHER Ninth Bridge (07/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Who ran the ancient world? Girls.

Bad Bitches of Antiquity is the modern compendium of mythological women who used their powers, prowess, mischief, and cleverness to make moves, exact revenge, bestow miracles, and cunningly control the comings and goings of mortals and gods alike.

Discover 50 charmingly relatable feminist legends--from Medusa to the Morrígan, Amaterasu to Araweelo, Parvati to Pele, Skadi to Sekhmet--who span cultures and eras. Step into their stories and:

  • Save the world from arrogant demons with the Hindu warrior goddess Durga.
  • Best heroes in both life and battle with the Greek heroine Atalanta.
  • Drag thieving mortals to the depths of the river with the African water spirit Mami Wata.
  • Claw your way to the moon for love with the Mayan jaguar goddess Ixchel.

Each captivating tale embraces the multitudes within these mythical women to present them with the grace, mirth, and reverence they deserve.
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ISBN-13: 9781637747049
ISBN-10: 1637747047
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 208
Carton Quantity: 40
Product Dimensions: 5.60 x 0.80 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Humor | Topic - History
Humor | Feminism & Feminist Theory
Humor | Women
Dewey Decimal: 398.21
Library of Congress Control Number: 2025008869
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Who ran the ancient world? Girls.

Bad Bitches of Antiquity is the modern compendium of mythological women who used their powers, prowess, mischief, and cleverness to make moves, exact revenge, bestow miracles, and cunningly control the comings and goings of mortals and gods alike.

Discover 50 charmingly relatable feminist legends--from Medusa to the Morrígan, Amaterasu to Araweelo, Parvati to Pele, Skadi to Sekhmet--who span cultures and eras. Step into their stories and:

  • Save the world from arrogant demons with the Hindu warrior goddess Durga.
  • Best heroes in both life and battle with the Greek heroine Atalanta.
  • Drag thieving mortals to the depths of the river with the African water spirit Mami Wata.
  • Claw your way to the moon for love with the Mayan jaguar goddess Ixchel.

Each captivating tale embraces the multitudes within these mythical women to present them with the grace, mirth, and reverence they deserve.
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