Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology

"The goddesses, heroines and monsters of this collection share a trait: absolute badassery. The authors, who created the Ancient History Fangirl podcast, balance eyebrow-raising details with historical and cultural context. You’ll learn that ancient Vietnamese warrior Triệu Thị Trinh would sling her bosoms over her shoulder in battle, that she was likely a real-life rebel against Chinese imperialism, and also that she’s represented in some video games today. The full-page portraits depict people of action, who are unearthly yet relatable. (These Barbies have realistic body types!) Their personalities shine, ooze and/or scream through; even the corpselike Mexican ghost La Llorona has a certain je ne sais quoi."