The Dangerous Sex: The Myth of Feminine Evil – H.R. Hays – 1964

The Dangerous Sex: The Myth of Feminine Evil by H.R. Hays, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, copyright 1964.

A wide-ranging cultural and historical study tracing the roots of misogyny across human civilization, from primitive taboo and mythology through classical antiquity, medieval Christianity, the witch trials, and into the modern era.

Drawing on anthropology, literature, and history, Hays examines how cultures across time have constructed the female as threatening, impure, or dangerous and how those myths have persisted. Chapters range from ancient ritual and the femme fatale to Pandora, the devil's mirror, and the flight from the female. Includes a bibliography and index.

Condition: Black cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on spine; dust jacket present. Dust jacket shows wear to the spine ends and corners with some edge chipping. Boards are clean and square. Interior pages show mild age toning; binding is firm. A sound copy in its original jacket.