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Woman’s Lore

4,000 Years of Sirens, Serpents and Succubi

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By: Sarah Clegg
Narrated by: Shala Nyx
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The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women – and then won back again.
Demonic temptresses – from siren-mermaids to Lilith – are well known today, and their mythology focuses around the seductive danger they pose to men. But the root of these figures can be traced back 4,000 years and in their earliest incarnations they were in fact demons worshipped and feared by women: like Lamashtu, the horrific talon-footed, serpentine monster, who strangled infants and murdered pregnant women, or the Gello, the ghost of a girl who had died a virgin and so killed expectant mothers and their babies out of jealousy. This history of a demonic tradition from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day – from Lamashtu and Gello, to Lamia and Lilith, and mermaids and vampires – shows how these demons were co-opted by a male-centred society, before being recast as symbols of women’s liberation. We also learn what this evolution can tell us about the experience of women and womanhood: the danger of childbirth, changing attitudes towards sexuality and the movement for women’s rights.©2023 Sarah Clegg (P)2023 Head of Zeus Customs & Traditions Gender Studies Social Sciences Women Tradition
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This was a very interesting history on the role of women and their spirituality throughout the ages.

The exploration of how the myths metophorosed over time was incredible enlightening. There was so much history within the myths it was fascinating.

I loved how trans, LGBTQ and low status women were discussed as well. Very insightful.

I listened to the audio version of this book. I believe the narrator was a perfect match for the content. She really brought it alive.

Enlightening

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This world history of women in mythology is an eye opening journey of women throughout the ages and how men and religion have and continue to be afraid of us and our freedom.

Enthralling

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Every, woman and girl should read this to see that fur literally thousands of years women have failed to satisfy men. It’s time to satisfy ourselves and live happy, lives doing what we want, when we want, and with who we want.

Very interesting take on women’s history

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pronunciation is appalling - would have thought at least basic research would have been made. also lots of random spacings between words.

interesting but repetitive

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