Heroine Quote by Kathleen Noble
![“As I researched the history of the heroine it became painfully clear to me that women have had little hand in creating our own heroic myths. Indeed, as Sarah Pomeroy has shown, "[t]he mythology about women is created by men and, in a culture dominated by men, it may have little to do with…” quote by Kathleen Noble](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af5/kathleen-noble-195686_history_as-i-researched-the-history-of-the-heroi_1343820.jpg)
““As I researched the history of the heroine it became painfully clear to me that women have had little hand in creating our own heroic myths. Indeed, as Sarah Pomeroy has shown, "[t]he mythology about women is created by men and, in a culture dominated by men, it may have little to do with flesh-and-blood women." And it became equally clear that we will be enclosed by the boundaries of this mythology's limited vision until we begin to create our own.””
About This Quote
Women have been excluded from heroic myths, which are male‑created; we must craft our own narratives.
In simple terms: Women lack heroic myths; create them.
Key Takeaway
Write inclusive stories.
Themes
gender
mythmaking
history
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
analysis
call to action
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- community projects
Key Concepts
representation
culture
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we amplify women's stories?
A Different Perspective
Changing myths takes time and resistance.
