Join us for the launch of Mara Gold’s debut book Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men on its publication release day on 23 October.

Homemaker, Virgin. Femme Fatale. Warrior. Witch. Madwoman. Monster.

Rediscover legendary tales from Ancient Mythology, centred around the stories of women. Perfect for fans of Mythos, Circe, Pandora and Clytemnestra, this beautifully illustrated, bold feminist retelling brings ancient mythological stories to life. Discover the women and gender non-conforming characters who shaped and subverted womanhood from the very beginning and whose stories still resonate today.

From the stories of the virgin goddesses Athena and Artemis, the contrasting depictions of wifely duty in Clytemnestra and Penelope, the ecstatic frenzies of the Maenads, Echidna – the so-called mother of all monsters – and the misunderstood Medusa, Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared, and what they can teach us about gender today.

Join Mara Gold, an expert and scholar of Classical representations of gender, sexuality and feminism, for an evening of insight into the lives of these remarkable women. Mara will read an excerpt and give a short talk about her methods for researching and writing the book, developed directly from her work on the Beyond the Binary project at the Pitt Rivers Museum. There will also be a unique opportunity to engage with the objects at the museum that inspired content in the book, up close! Attendees who purchase a book ticket will also receive an exclusive book-themed gift. Drinks reception included for all tickets.