Goddesses: A Graphic History A journey to discover the most sacred female deities

Lillith's journey is a fascinating exploration of ancient cultures and their female deities, deeply rooted in esotericism and mystical traditions. Her quest spans across different countries and epochs, from the Celtic deities in England to the Norse and Greco-Roman goddesses, and further into Turkey and ancient Egypt.

Each leg of her journey corresponds to a different season and elemental theme, highlighting the diversity of goddess traditions and their relevance to modern life. Along the way, Lillith discovers not only the virtues and teachings of these powerful female figures but also the interconnectedness of ancient wisdom with contemporary issues like love, matriarchy, female power, and gender fluidity. Her encounters with friends and the shared experiences of sisterhood enrich her understanding, making her journey not just a quest for knowledge but a personal and transformative odyssey.

If you like this book, you will be interested in Witchcraft : A Graphic History also illustrated by artist Lisa Salsi.

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.

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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.