Seduction and the Secret Power of Women: The Lure of Sirens and Mermaids
“Informative and reflective, this beautifully written, extensively researched, and illustrated work traces the history of Sirens, from their beginnings in antiquity as bird-women, through the familiar fish-tailed mermaids of sculpture, art, and literature, and even to the modern siren wailing on an ambulance. Meri Lao suggests that though men have refused to listen, Sirens, in all of their incarnations, bear a message that merits hearing.Seduction and the Secret Power of Womenis a unique and valuable source for all interested in women and mythology as well as mermaids and their kin.” (Jane Caputi, professor of women’s studies at Florida Atlantic University and author of Goddess)"The book is entertaining and literate. As a reference text, it is imaginative, logical, concise, and presents a complete analysis of its subject matter in detail. High recommended." (Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com, Jan 2008)" . . . a great addition to a magical or feminist library. . . . Meri Lao has provided informative, detailed text worth reading closely." (Michelle Mueller, Facing North, July 2008)" . . . an excellent New Age survey appropriate for both women's studies and new age collections." (The Midwest Book Review, Apr 08)"The author includes a wonderful variety of historical references and illustrations as well as photographic examples, and makes a complicated subject quite clear and understandable. The chapters are packed full of history and explanation, but very well written so they flow without becoming cumbersome or confusing." (D. Tigermoon, The Pagan Review, May 2008)"With its illustrations on nearly every page, many of them in color, this book is worth twice the price." (Barbara Ardinger, Sage Woman, Issue 77, Autumn 2009)