About
With a love of mythology and storytelling, Dr. Janet Bubar Rich investigates timeless myths with a focus on the contemporary concerns of our world. Her books include:
• Exploring Guinevere’s Search for Authenticity (Edwin Mellen Press, 2012),
• Hestia—Goddess of the Hearth (Edwin Mellen Press, 2014), and
• Riding on Horses' Wings: Reimagining Today's Horse for Tomorrow's World (Peter Lang, 2016; re-published Kravitz and Sons, 2025)
A writer and editor based in Southern California, Janet holds a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Mythology / Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. When not writing, she can often be found sailing with her husband and dog in Marina del Rey.
Featured Work
Riding on Horses' Wings: Reimagining Today's Horse for Tomorrow's World
In bringing to life the horse tales of many cultures throughout the ages, Riding on Horses’ Wings is as whimsical and magical as it is inspiring. From the white-winged Pegasus in ancient Greek myths, Epona in ancient Celtic lore, the eight-legged Sleipnir in Nordic tales, and Kanthaka in Buddhist lore, to the many horses in Native American mythologies and today’s literary and fine arts, movies, YouTube videos, and beyond, horses touch our hearts and elevate our imaginations.
In this book, Janet Bubar Rich taps into our love of horses and horse tales, inspiring us all to take life by the reins, make the changes needed to improve our lives, and create sustainable futures for horses, humans, and other species on earth, our home.
