Slay is a distinctive and revelatory historical and mythological exploration of dragons, the stories and cultures around them, and the fierce women who slayed them.

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What People Are Saying about Jasmine’s Books…

“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

“Elmer blends history, magic and myth like no one else. She is the Slay Queen!”

— Dan Snow

“A groundbreaking reclamation of the forgotten women who slay dragons. A must-read for dragon fans”

— Professor Daniel Ogden

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I write to show people that myth is a gateway to their inner world…

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 x

Goddess with a Thousand Faces

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.

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An illustrated book cover featuring a dark-skinned woman with long flowing hair adorned with gold jewelry, feathers, and celestial elements like a crescent moon, stars, and planets. The title reads "Goddess with a Thousand Faces" by Jasmine Elmer, with a tagline about divine goddesses of the past.
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Meet some of your Goddesses…

Drawing of a woman with flowing hair intertwined with fish, labeled as Sedna, Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals.
Black and white drawing of Kali, the Hindu goddess of time, death, and destruction, with multiple arms holding weapons, wearing jewelry, and adorned with skulls, with an angry expression and long flowing hair.
Black and white sketch of a woman wearing traditional indigenous jewelry and headdress, with the text 'HUITACA' and a description reading 'Muisca goddess of rebellion, sexual liberation, and the Moon.'
Black and white illustration of a Māori woman with traditional face and body tattoos, with text saying 'Hine Nui Te Po' and 'Māori goddess of the Night and the Dead'.
A black and white illustration of the Greek goddess Artemis with antlers, holding a bow and arrow, wearing a draped garment with a brooch.
A detailed black and white drawing of Rangda, the Balinese goddess of evil and balance, with an elaborate headdress and flowing hair.