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Author Morales, Helen, author.

Title Antigone rising : the subversive power of the ancient myths / Helen Morales.

Publication Info. New York : Bold Type Books, 2020.
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Location Call No. Status
 Mansfield, Main Library - Adult Nonfiction  305.42 MORALES    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  305.42 MORALES    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  305.42 MORALES    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xviii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-189) and index.
Contents Killing Amazons -- No peace, no piece! -- Dieting with Hippocrates -- The women controllers -- #Metu -- Diana, the hunter of bus drivers -- Beyonce, goddess -- Transmythology.
Summary "The picture of classical antiquity most of us learned in school is framed in certain ways -- glossing over misogyny while omitting the seeds of feminist resistance. Many of today's harmful practices, like school dress codes, exploitation of the environment, and rape culture, have their roots in the ancient world. But in Antigone Rising, classicist Helen Morales reminds us that the myths have subversive power because they are told -- and read -- in different ways. Through these stories, whether it's Antigone's courageous stand against tyranny or the indestructible Caeneus, who inspires trans and gender queer people today, Morales uncovers hidden truths about solidarity, empowerment, and catharsis. Antigone Rising offers a fresh understanding of the stories we take for granted, showing how we can reclaim them to challenge the status quo, spark resistance, and rail against unjust regimes."--Amazon.com.
Subject Feminist theory.
Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Roman.
Feminist theory. (OCoLC)fst00922816
Mythology, Greek. (OCoLC)fst01031804
Mythology, Roman. (OCoLC)fst01031887
ISBN 9781568589350 (hardcover)
1568589352 (hardcover)
9781568589343 (ebook)
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