Woman's Lore: 4,000 Years of Sirens, Serpents and Succubi
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The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women - and then won back again. Creatures like Lilith, the seductive first wife of Adam, and mermaids, who lured sailors to their death, are familiar figures in the genre of monstrous temptresses who use their charms to entice men to their doom. But if we go back 4,000 years, the roots of these demons lie in horrific creatures like La[Bokinfo].
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Although I sort of expected more actual ancient tales and stories (my fault - I didn't read the back thoroughly) this book pleasantly surprised me with its in-depth historical following of these myths and creatures and how they help provide a history of women and their struggles surrounding pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood as well as how they interacted with men and the oppression they insisted upon throughout time. Since there is so little history related to women and their internal lives, it was fascinating to learn about their mindsets and positions via these creatures and stories. Highly recommend!!!
