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

by Foggia, Monica; Salsi, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9781836002710
• ISBN10: 1836002718
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-11-11
• Publisher: Leaping Hare Press

Summary

Goddesses: A Graphic History is a bold and immersive graphic novel that reimagines ancient goddess traditions through the eyes of a modern-day seeker. Guided by the character of Lillith, readers are taken on a magical journey through Celtic England, Norse and Greco-Roman mythology, Turkey and ancient Egypt, uncovering mystical traditions, powerful deities and long-lost wisdom. 

Each stop on Lillith’s path connects to a season and an elemental theme, blending myth, ritual and storytelling with themes that feel strikingly current — love, matriarchy, female power and gender fluidity. As Lillith learns from each goddess, she also finds connection, friendship and transformation along the way. 

Perfect for readers drawn to mythology, magic and divine feminine energy, this is a beautifully illustrated spiritual adventure from the artist behind Witchcraft: A Graphic History.

Author Biography

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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Table of Contents

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.