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Wise Women

Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond

Angharad Wynne, Sharon Blackie

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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Pädagogik

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Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags

From early childhood, we learn about the world and its possibilities through myths and fairy tales. The heroines, though, tend to be young princesses or fair maidens, and the evildoers older women: wicked witches or unforgiving matriarchs. Yet a wealth of lesser-known European stories feature mature wise women with personality and power. Compiling many years of research, Sharon Blackie has reclaimed these tales, presenting them in evocative prose that will resonate with women of all ages.

This dazzling array of not-to-be-messed-with older characters provides compelling role models for today’s readers, who seek to redefine their relationship with aging. These women outwit monsters, test and mentor younger heroines, embody the cycles of the Earth, weave the world into being — and almost always have the last laugh. Each story is accompanied by background commentary that highlights important themes and reveals its insights into how we might live meaningfully and authentically in the second half of life.

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Old woman, Hag, Folklore, Psychology of elderhood, Grandmother, Archetypal, Crone, Powerful elder women, The furies, Old lady, Evil stepmother, Women Run Wolves, Virago, menopause, witch, Baba Yaga, Mythology, Magical forest, Magical kingdom