Emily Hauser Libri

Focusing on the untold stories of women from the Trojan War, Emily Hauser uncovers the real lives of figures like Helen of Troy, Briseis, and Penelope. This groundbreaking work challenges the male-dominated narratives of ancient history by revealing the roles of queens, mothers, warriors, and slaves through meticulous research, including original texts and recent archaeological findings. Hauser's exploration offers a fresh perspective on the Bronze Age Aegean, showcasing the significant contributions and experiences of women in the myths of Homer's epics.

In For the Winner, Emily Hauser tells the compelling story of the brave, strong and clever Atalanta as she seeks to take her rightful place in her father's life. Her many adventures with Jason and his Argonauts kept me utterly absorbed. Here is a heroine to cheer for, and a book to cherish. Margot Livesey

"The first book in a trilogy based on the myths of the Golden Apples"--Book jacket.

Thousands of years ago, in an ancient world where the gods control all and heroes fight to have their names remembered down the ages, two extraordinary women become entangled in one of the greatest heroic tales of all time .

If you enjoyed works like Madeline Miller's Circe and Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, you may be intrigued by the real women behind the myths of the Trojan War. Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser embarks on an epic journey to reveal the astonishing true stories of these women, who are often overshadowed in ancient history. In Mythica, Hauser uncovers the extraordinary lives of queens, mothers, warriors, and slaves, challenging the notion that history is solely a male narrative. She delves into the history behind Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, utilizing original texts, recent archaeological discoveries, and the latest DNA studies to piece together their stories. This work highlights how these women—such as Helen of Troy, Briseis, Cassandra, and Penelope—navigated their lives and how history has remembered them, or failed to do so. Mythica offers a riveting new perspective on the Bronze Age Aegean, charting a journey through Homer's epics from a female viewpoint. It serves as a groundbreaking reassessment of the often-mythologized women of Greece's greatest legends and sheds light on the ancient world as we continue to learn more about it.