Divine Might

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New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to ancient Greek myth in this captivating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar. Few contemporary writers have reshaped our understanding of these myths like Haynes. This work offers a female-centered perspective on Olympus and the Furies, highlighting goddesses whose strengths, passions, and jealousies rival those of their male counterparts. Athene, born from her father’s brow, embodies wisdom and war. Aphrodite, the most beautiful of the Olympian goddesses, represents love and desire but also harbors a fierce vengeful side, punishing those who offend her. Hera, Zeus’s long-suffering wife, channels her jealousy from his numerous affairs into elaborate revenge against those she believes have wronged her. Other notable figures include Demeter, goddess of the harvest and mother of Persephone; Artemis, the hunter; the Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; and Hestia, goddess of domesticity. Infused with Haynes’s charm and wit, this narrative offers a refreshing reinterpretation of the legends and stories we thought we knew.