Phyllis Peterson

Myths and legends have traditionally been the domain of men and boys. The gallant hero is almost always male. In The Heroic Female Spirit: A Collection of Tales, author, performer, and storyteller Phyllis Peterson shows women and girls at the center of each story--discovering their inner gifts, defying restrictive customs, and creating peace between seemingly implacable foes. In the tradition of Joseph Campbell, her stories employ many of the moral virtues found in every religion. The heroes in each tale strive to reshape and improve the world around them, demonstrating that heroic qualities are not only the domain of young men and boys, but reside within each of us regardless of gender.