{"product_id":"tales-of-the-dark-feminine-isbn-9781786789983","title":"Tales of the Dark Feminine","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into a dark, empowering world where folktales, horror and feminist magic collide. This collection features 26 modern retellings of legends and folktales about fierce female deities and spirits from around the world. Perfect for women who own their power.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark goddess energy is powerful and transformative, embodying the sensual, the hunter, the warrior, the mother, and even the grotesque and horrific. These 26 tales of powerful female goddesses and spirits will entrance those daring enough to explore the shadows of the human psyche, offering lessons from our ancient origins and help us understand ourselves in today's world. Embrace your own inner darkness alongside these fierce deities and spirits, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe fierce Indian goddess Kali, \u003c\/b\u003ewho teaches not to fear endings but instead use our creativity to remove obstacles and carve out our own path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe mighty Yoruba orisha Yemaya, \u003c\/b\u003ewho birthed the waters of the whole planet, and teaches of the need to nurture and love oneself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe ravenous Egyptian goddess Sekhmet, \u003c\/b\u003ewho is the very definition of \"I am woman, hear me roar!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe occult Greek goddess Hecate, \u003c\/b\u003ebeloved of modern witches, who offers a stunning portrayal of femininity manifesting in magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe retold legends are accompanied by information about the goddess's history, symbols and core energy. This stunning volume is perfect for those who love fantasy and horror and all who wish to learn about the powerful female archetypes in cultures around the world.\"The women in V. Castro’s \u003ci\u003eTales of the Dark Feminine\u003c\/i\u003e are not just some of the most beloved and notorious figures from global mythology and folklore. They are every woman who has ever felt deeply and truly, who has wanted more, given without reservation and taken without permission. Their legends are timeless reminders of the triumphs and failures of women across space and time. The book is a perfect introduction to this eternally relevant sisterhood.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Helen Nde, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Watkins Book of African Folklore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"If you look at mythology and legend, the gods were never supposed to be 'love and light'. Goddesses in particular have been tamed and reduced to associations with love or fertility. In these tales of vengeance, envy, curiosity, and hubris, V. Castro has given these goddesses back their fangs, claws, rage, and flaws. And they're so much more relatable for it!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Icy Sedgwick,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring Me Love \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eV. Castro\u003c\/b\u003e is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents. Fascinated by Mexican folklore and Texas urban legends, she has been writing horror since childhood. Now residing in the UK with her family, her recent works include: \u003ci\u003eAlien Vasquez\u003c\/i\u003e from Titan Books, \u003ci\u003eMestiza Blood and The Queen of the Cicadas\u003c\/i\u003e from Flame Tree Press, \u003ci\u003eGoddess of Filth\u003c\/i\u003e from Creature Publishing, and \u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Alejandra\u003c\/i\u003e from Del Rey Books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more at: vcastrostories.com and on social media @vlatinalondon \/ @vcastrobooks (Tik Tok).","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233603629285,"sku":"NP9781786789983","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781786789983.jpg?v=1767737755","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/tales-of-the-dark-feminine-isbn-9781786789983","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}