Greek Goddesses Playing Cards: featuring 52 Iconic Women from the Myths (Real Women of Greek Myth)

Haynes, Natalie

ISBN 10: 1399601687 / ISBN 13: 9781399601689

Published by Laurence King Publishing, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Greek Goddesses Playing Cards: featuring 52 Iconic Women from the Myths (Real Women of Greek Myth)
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1399601687
• ISBN 13: 9781399601689
• Illustrator: Foss, Natalie
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Reimagine Greek mythology with this stunning deck of playing cards, created by writer, broadcaster, and rockstar mythologist, Natalie Haynes.

Featuring the infamous women of Greek mythology, from Medusa and Medea to Helen, Eurydice, and Aphrodite, this deck brings the classic stories into a whole new light. Written by Haynes, who puts women at the center of these legendary tales, and beautifully illustrated by Natalie Foss, each card tells its own story of power, betrayal, and transformation. With a standard 54-card deck featuring familiar suits and court cards, you can play your favorite card games while exploring the rich and fascinating mythology behind each character.

Perfect for fans of mythology, art, and unique card games, this deck is a must-have addition to any collection. Revisit the classics, embrace new perspectives, and see the legendary women of Greek mythology like never before!character.

About the Authors

Natalie Haynes is a writer, broadcaster and classicist. She has published four novels: The Amber Fury (The Furies in the US) in 2014, The Children of Jocasta (2017), the New York Times bestseller A Thousand Ships (2019) and Stone Blind (2022), which was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023. She has also published three non-fiction books: The Ancient Guide to Modern Life (2010), Pandora's Jar (2020) and Divine Might (2023). She has a series on BBC Radio 4, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, which is also available on BBC Sounds and Audible.

Natalie Foss is a Norwegian illustrator who draws with coloured pencils and Procreate, focusing on bold colours, patterns and emotions. Clients include Penguin Random House, Little White Lies, and the BBC. She has illustrated Movie Tarot (2020), Angels for the Modern Mystic (2022), The Real Women of Greek Myth Jigsaw Puzzle (2022) and Greek Goddesses Playing Cards (2025) for Laurence King.