Goddesses: A Graphic History
A visually rich and narratively bold exploration of sacred feminine power, retold through the journey of a curious modern-day seeker.
From the series that brought Witchcraft: A Graphic History and Tarot: A Graphic History, comes Goddesses: A Graphic History. This latest volume reclaims goddess traditions from around the world, blending mythology, ritual and feminist history.
With a foreword by poet and author Nikita Gill – who also makes a guest appearance in illustrated form as one of the novel’s characters – this graphic history guides readers on a transformative journey led by the mysterious figure of Lilith. Travelling across time and place, readers encounter powerful deities and rediscover long-lost rituals and symbols – from Celtic England to ancient Egypt and beyond – revealing how goddess figures continue to shape our understanding of power and identity.
Across its chapters, readers will explore:
- Sacred stories retold: timeless myths reinterpreted through a modern feminist lens.
- A global journey: deities, rituals and symbols from cultures across the world.
- Seasonal cycles: each leg of Lilith’s journey tied to a season, representing growth, change and transformation.
- Empowering themes: of matriarchy, self-love and female friendship.
- Visual storytelling: striking artwork and lyrical narration that bring myth and meaning to life, from the same artist behind Witchcraft: A Graphic History.
As with the previous books in the series, Goddesses: A Graphic History combines meticulous research with artistic flair, offering readers a fresh and inclusive way to engage with ancient traditions.
This is a book to inspire curiosity, reflection and reverence for the sacred feminine – perfect for display on any altar, coffee table or collector’s shelf.
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 is an illustrator and comic artist based in Modena, Italy. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, she collaborated on several editorial projects, including the graphic novel Witchcraft: A Graphic History about the famous Irish witch Biddy Early, published by Leaping Hare Press. Her work is marked by a deep psychological exploration of female characters and an attentiveness to feminist themes. She has collaborated with various publishers, such as Bugs Comics and Fordis. Currently, she continues to develop personal projects and works on editorial commissions.
Nikita Gillis a poet, playwright, writer and illustrator based in south England. She has written and curated eight volumes of poetry, including Hekate (2025) and The Girl and the Goddess (2020). She is also one of the most followed poets on Instagram with over 830K followers @nikita_gill.