A history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women – and then won back again.
Sarah Clegg has a PhD in the ancient history of Mesopotamia from Cambridge University, and reads Sumerian, Akkadian, Arabic, Greek and Latin. Her fascination with Lamashtu began with her BA thesis at Oxford and she has been researching these monsters and their demonic tradition as a passion project ever since. Clegg was selected as one of the 2020/21 cohort of the London Library Emerging Writers Programme. She lives in London and works in heritage publishing.
[A] remarkable work... Extraordinary, meticulous detail
*Literary Review*
A rewarding and profound study
*Literary Review*
A delightful romp through four thousand years’ worth of sinister
superstition, offering an empathetic interpretation of these
supernatural creatures, so-called monsters, with a particular focus
on women’s experiences of them. Sarah Clegg provides
thought-provoking insights into a range of beliefs and practices so
often overlooked by mainstream history.
*Jane Draycott*
Woman's Lore is a fascinating exploration of the mythology and
trope of the 'demonic woman' that has existed for centuries and
persists even today. Thoughtfully researched, it is an empowering
and enlightening read.
*Catherine Cho*
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