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Divine Might
- Goddesses in Greek Myth
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Captivatingly read by the author, Natalie Haynes.
In Divine Might Natalie Haynes, author of the bestselling Pandora’s Jar, returns to the world of Greek myth and this time she examines the role of the goddesses.
We meet Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father’s head: goddess of war and wisdom, guardian of Athens. We run with Artemis, goddess of hunting and protector of young girls (apart from those she decides she wants as a sacrifice). Here is Aphrodite, goddess of sex and desire – there is no deity more determined and able to make you miserable if you annoy her. And then there’s the queen of all the Olympian gods: Hera, Zeus’s long-suffering wife, whose jealousy of his dalliances with mortals, nymphs and goddesses lead her to wreak elaborate, vicious revenge on those who have wronged her.
We also meet Demeter, goddess of agriculture and mother of the kidnapped Persephone, we sing the immortal song of the Muses and we warm ourselves with Hestia, goddess of the hearth and sacrificial fire. The Furies carry flames of another kind – black fires of vengeance for those who incur their wrath.
These goddesses are as mighty, revered and destructive as their male counterparts. Isn’t it time we looked beyond the columns of a ruined temple to the awesome power within?
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- M
- 03-10-23
Compelling as ever even this close to non fiction.
The way Natalie Haynes writes is like a conversation with a good (incredibly well educated) friend. Her talent for drawing together numerous sources spanning millennia to form whole pictures of a characters is incomparable.
Can’t fault this read, or more highly recommended. I devoured it and am already excited for whatever she writes next.
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- Saima Baig
- 20-11-23
Such a compelling book
Natalie Haynes does such an amazing job of bringing to life the ancient Greek Goddesses. Her narration and writing makes you understand them like never before and in a fun way. Stellar work! Highly recommended
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- Joseph Odell
- 30-09-23
Fascinating
10/10. Its a great book. Would recommend to my friends and also to my enemies.
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- Naybee
- 02-10-24
Brilliant.
The only downside is not being able to see the art Haynes references. A brilliant insight into the Greek Goddess’s.
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-11-23
Fabulous
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Natalie does an excellent job of making the Greek myths interesting, enjoyable and relevant to our current age.
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- Deva
- 11-02-24
Thanks Natalie!
As someone who was never schooled in the classics, it’s been a joy to listen to many of Natalie’s stories.
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- Hoops
- 17-03-24
Outstanding
Brilliant overview of classic Greek goddesses thats helps the reader/ listener put into perspective the well-populated universe of female deities. Makes me want to read even more of the numerous, recent female centered re-tellings of early Greek mythology. Heavily researched and told with a frequent twist of well informed humour. Excellent narration by the author. Sets a high bar for what to read/ listen to next.
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- ISH
- 22-04-24
Superb as always!
Love everything this knowledgeable lady does…from books to podcasts.
Have learnt so much about the ancient world, thankyou.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-02-24
Natalie Haynes is amazing!!
Interesting, informed, passionate!! Wonderful feminist reading of Ancient Greek myths interspersed with modern examples. Highly enjoyable!
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- Blåbärssylt
- 26-10-23
Super!
Wonderful content and narration. Naming the chapters rather than numbering them would make it easier to find your Goddess of choice.
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