About the author
Dianna Rhyan writes on myth and nature spirituality for Moon Books. Staff of Laurel, Staff of Ash (2023) explores what she frames as sacred landscapes within ancient nature myth, giving voice to goddesses, outcasts, and poets as a way of examining the relationship between earth and human imagination. Pagan Portals - Mestra the Shapeshifter (2024) follows the shapeshifting figure Mestra through sacred groves and ancient seas, drawing on classical mythological material reworked in a lyrical, narrative style. Both books sit within Moon Books' Pagan-oriented catalogue, treating myth less as scholarly subject matter and more as a living tradition to be re-engaged with. Rhyan's work is aimed at readers interested in nature-based spirituality and mythic storytelling rather than academic classical studies.
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💬 What our editors say about Dianna Rhyan's books
“This title serves as a vibrant invitation to explore the mystical through the archetype of Mestra, blending elements of the trickster with the fierce beast. It succeeds in its goal of guiding readers toward a re-enchantment of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Pagan Portals - Mestra the Shapeshifter
“Rhyan’s work offers a compelling dive into ancient nature myths, weaving together goddesses, heroes, and forest-hearted ogres to articulate the planet's voice. It succeeds in illuminating the deep connection between humanity and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Staff of Laurel, Staff of Ash: Sacred Landscapes in Ancient Nature Myth
