Drama, sisterhood, and a lot of female rage: discover the story of the women behind the myths that have shaped our world.
Female rebellion and bravery have always been at the heart of myths. But, for centuries, the official narrative preferred to crown the men as heroes and label the women as monsters, virgins, submissive, crazy, or creators of chaos... The same old story, since the dawn of time.
But... what if Pandora hadn’t opened anything... because no one had given her a box? Or if Hera wasn’t a jealous wife, but a woman fed up with male impunity?
With irony, satire, and a fearless feminist perspective, mythology popularizer Isa Muñoz (@lacajadeisa) invites us to revisit universal mythology to discover its most fascinating (and most uncomfortable) women, explore their power and rebellion, and also reclaim their light and shadows. A journey full of mischief and female rage that inspires us, empowers us, and dismantles the myths that are still alive today.
Because the “villains” also have a story. And it’s about time we listen to it.
What secrets do these pages hide?
This is not the typical classical mythology manual that only looks toward Olympus. In this book, Isa Muñoz invites us on a transcultural journey that breaks borders: from Greek and Roman legends to the whispers of Celtic lands, Slavic mysteries, and the mysticism of ancient Egypt. It’s an invitation to know universal mythology in all its breadth.
Forget about flat and perfect figures. Here you will find a cast of protagonists as diverse as fascinating: from witches who master the shadows and queens labeled “bloody” by history, to destructive goddesses who didn’t ask permission to exercise their authority.
What makes this story special is its honesty. Isa explores female complexity without whitewashing: here there is desire, ambition, contradictions, and, of course, that necessary rage (female rage) that has been silenced for centuries. Through curiosities and juicy details that don’t usually appear in textbooks, you will discover stories designed to inspire you, make you laugh, and above all, so you never look at a myth the same way again.
