Mythica. A New History of Homer’s World Through the Women Written Out of It (E.) Hauser Pp. xx + 469, ills, maps, colour pls. London: Penguin Random House, 2025. Cased, £25 (Paper, £10.99). ISBN: 978-1-5299-3248-5. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/457730/mythica-by-hauser-emily/9781529932485

Key Points

• To examine and reinterpret Homer’s works by focusing on the women often overlooked or marginalized in historical narratives.
• Analytical approach to Homeric texts
• Historical contextualization of female characters
• Inclusion of illustrations and maps to support analysis
• Highlights previously ignored female figures in Homer’s epics
• Challenges traditional interpretations of Homer's narratives
• Provides a fresh perspective on ancient mythology and women's roles

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