A fascinating exploration of ancient cultures and their female deities, deeply rooted in esotericism and mystical traditions. The protagonist's quest spans across different continents and epochs, from the Celtic deities in England to the Norse and Greco-Roman goddesses, and further into Central America and ancient Egypt, and along the way, she discovers the virtues and teachings of these powerful female figures.
A fascinating exploration of ancient cultures and their female deities, deeply rooted in esotericism and mystical traditions. The protagonist's quest spans across different continents and epochs, from the Celtic deities in England to the Norse and Greco-Roman goddesses, and further into Central America and ancient Egypt, and along the way, she discovers the virtues and teachings of these powerful female figures.
Monica Foggia is a teacher, author and radio host. The lives of women artists and gender issues are particularly present in her work. In 2021, she published the graphic novel about Christa Wolf, drawn by Martina Marzadori, with whom she also worked on the graphic novel about Camille Claudel, released in 2022. In 2022 she also published the graphic novel on the life of Niki de Saint Phalle, drawn by Valeria Quattrocchi, and in 2023 the graphic novel on the life of David Hockney, drawn by Giovanni Gastaldi. Since childhood she has been attracted to the female figures of myth, particularly that of Cassandra, with whom, she often ended up identifying. As she matured, she began to investigate the symbols and persistence of the cults of pre-indoeuropean matriarchal societies. She lives in Bologna, kindly hosted by her cat Nikita. Lisa Salsi (Modena, 1991) attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, obtaining diplomas in Comics and Illustration and Comics Languages. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_salsi/p/C3Vkhsks_D8
Inhaltsangabe
PROLOGUE: LONDON Lillith discovers the existence of a matriarchal culture centred on the cult of the pre-Indo-European Great Goddess. She decides to go on a journey to discover more. CHAPTER 1: WINTER Lillith travels to the Isle of Man, where she is told the myths and legends of the goddess Brigid. She then goes onto Germany, Norway and Estonia where she learns about the Norse goddess Freyja. CHAPTER 2: SPRING Lillith arrives in Crete and is taught about the Minoan Snake Goddess. She continues on to mainland Greece to uncover more about the goddesses Demeter, Persephone, Hecate and Artemis. CHAPTER 3: SUMMER Lillith continues her journey in Turkey, where she searches for Cybele; and Egypt, where she tours famous sites associated with the deity Sekhmet. CHAPTER 4: AUTUMN Lillith arrives in the Basque Country in Spain and learns about the ancient deity Adre Mari. Finally she arrives in Italy and discovers the goddess Menrva. before reflecting on her whole journey and what she’s learned.
PROLOGUE: LONDON Lillith discovers the existence of a matriarchal culture centred on the cult of the pre-Indo-European Great Goddess. She decides to go on a journey to discover more. CHAPTER 1: WINTER Lillith travels to the Isle of Man, where she is told the myths and legends of the goddess Brigid. She then goes onto Germany, Norway and Estonia where she learns about the Norse goddess Freyja. CHAPTER 2: SPRING Lillith arrives in Crete and is taught about the Minoan Snake Goddess. She continues on to mainland Greece to uncover more about the goddesses Demeter, Persephone, Hecate and Artemis. CHAPTER 3: SUMMER Lillith continues her journey in Turkey, where she searches for Cybele; and Egypt, where she tours famous sites associated with the deity Sekhmet. CHAPTER 4: AUTUMN Lillith arrives in the Basque Country in Spain and learns about the ancient deity Adre Mari. Finally she arrives in Italy and discovers the goddess Menrva. before reflecting on her whole journey and what she’s learned.
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