Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of History

Discover the untold stories of the women behind Ancient Greece’s greatest legends in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and Odyssey. Award-winning classicist Emily Hauser challenges the traditional male-dominated narrative of ancient history, revealing the true lives and experiences of queens, mothers, warriors, and slaves who have been historically overlooked.

This groundbreaking reassessment of the Bronze Age Aegean and Homer’s epics is charted entirely through the perspectives of women, from Helen of Troy and Penelope to goddesses like Aphrodite and Athena. Hauser meticulously pieces together evidence from original texts, recent archaeological discoveries, and DNA studies to bring these figures to life.

Key Features:

• Uncovers the true stories of women in Homer's epics.
• Challenges traditional historical narratives.
• Draws on textual, archaeological, and scientific evidence.
• Offers a new perspective on the Bronze Age Aegean.
• Features a wide range of women, from legendary figures to everyday individuals.

Specifications:

• Author: Emily Hauser
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: March 5, 2026
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 496 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 12.7 x 3 x 19.5 cm
• Weight: 672 g
• ISBN-10: 1804992798
• ISBN-13: 978-1804992791

About the Author:

Emily Hauser is an award-winning classicist and historian known for her insightful and engaging approach to ancient history.

Dive into a captivating journey through ancient Greece and reclaim the voices of its most influential women.