Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-353) and index.
Summary
"This book explores the universal heroine's journey as she quests through world myth. Numerous stories from cultures as varied as Scotland and Africa reveal heroines who battle for safety and identity, thereby upsetting popular notions of the passive, gentle heroine. Only after she has defeated her dark side and reintegrated can the heroine become the bestower of wisdom"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
Growing Up: The Ordinary World -- 1. Whispers in the Darkness: The Call to Adventure -- The Wild Swans (Denmark) -- 2. Sleeping Beauty's Chrysalis: The Refusal of the Call -- Br
