“A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists”
Dan Snow
GODDESS
WITH A
THOUSAND
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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, myth is the portal to discovering who we really are…
When I uncover mythical female figures, I don’t just see characters from the past; I see mirrors of ourselves, of the wisdom and courage that has always lived within women. These figures carry lessons, symbolism and truths that the world has tried to bury, so in reclaiming them, we reclaim parts of ourselves.
For me, this is deeply feminist work, Our history has often erased women’s voices, muted our stories, and severed our connection to the mystical. By stepping into myth, by standing with these figures, we connect with the sacred, the magical, and the wild parts of ourselves that have been silenced.
It is through this reclamation- of story, of power, of imagination- that modern women can find grounding, inspiration, and a profound sense of belonging. Myth is not just a tale from a long time ago; it is a living guide for today, showing us how to remember, reclaim, and fully inhabit who we are meant to be.
This is the lifeblood of my writing.
With love,
Jasmine
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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
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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.