Maiden, Matron, Crone

Maiden, Matron, and Crone-the three aspects of the Triple Goddess-have representations in various ancient cultures, religions, and mythologies. Now, thirteen masters of fantasy present brand new tales that draw upon these classic archetypes.1 • Introduction (Maiden, Matron, Crone) • essay by Kerrie Hughes5 • A Lingering Scent of Bacon • short story by Brenda Cooper25 • Choice of Ending • [Tanya Huff's Quatro Goddess] • short story by Tanya Huff41 • Strikes of the Heart • novelette by Nina Kiriki Hoffman75 • Misery and Woe • novelette by Jean Rabe97 • In Sight • [Newford] • short story by Charles de Lint117 • The Gift • short story by Jody Lynn Nye131 • Bearing Life • novelette by Devon Monk157 • Advice from a Young Witch to an Old Priestess • short story by Rosemary Edghill173 • The Three Gems of the Fianna • novelette by Fiona Patton207 • The Things She Handed Down • novelette by Russell Davis229 • Seeking Gold • [Andrasta] • novelette by Jane Lindskold255 • Opening Her Door • short story by Alexander Potter [as by Alexander B. Potter]275 • The Unicorn Hunt • novelette by Michelle West