Synopsis Women in Hinduism have since immemorial played a significant role-as Shakti assuming the power of creation, as the divine mother, as sages, as spiritual and religious leaders, as noble queens, as ideal wives, and as compassionate daughters, They have been the basis of inspiration to both men and women for centuries. The book profile twelve such legendary women including Ambika, Devahuti , Draupadi, Parvati, Saraswati, Sati, Shakuntala, and Sita. All these women belong to the early Vedic times and are still revered for their extraordinary powers and roles. They symbolise the virtues that Hinduism ordains its followers to pursue ,establishing the fact that essence of the joy of life lies in pure,sacred and everwidening conjugal love. Women in Indian Mythology should be of interest to the students of philosophy, indology, Indian, history, women studies, and all others who wish to know more about the role of women in general and during the Vedic period in particular.