Divine Might
Goddesses in Greek Myth
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Natalie Haynes
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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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- King Monkey
- 24-03-25
Very good
Another in the series of excellent books by the author. Easy-listening, informative, humourous, it's a 5 star book if you enjoy those things combined.
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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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- Kindle Customer
- 25-04-25
superb listen
I love a story on greek mythology and this book opened my eyes to translations I had not considered before.
I'm off to go and read all the others now
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- Zoë
- 03-04-25
Great!
I really enjoyed listening to this, Natalie Haynes was a fantastic narrator. The different chapters about the Greek goddesses were all interesting and informative! I would definitely recommend if you enjoy Greek mythology.
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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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- Abusam
- 07-02-25
Very enjoyable (non-academic) listen
The author's narration is wonderful - clear, measured and conversational.
The characters described are also brought to life with all their imperfections, as well as their powers. These gods were as flawed as the humans they watched over.
I removed one star overall as there is too much 21st Century moralising, notably about how women were treated. It would have been better without the polemics.
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- Jane
- 28-02-25
Witty and informative
I temporarily struggled with the chapter on muses. I even considered returning the book, but with the next chapter, on Hera, I was glad I had persisted. The author does an excellent job of informing us on the female gods, and the narrator delivers the wit so well, that I was repeatedly grinning and even laughing out loud.
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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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- Joey 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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