Goddesses and heroines : meet more than 80 powerful women from around the world
Menzies, Jean2023
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With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is an introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon; and how legendary Celtic warrior Scathach trained the hero Cu Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Main title:
Goddesses and heroines : meet more than 80 powerful women from around the world / Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.
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Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780241609774 (hbk)
Dewey class:
398.21
Language:
English
Subject:
Goddesses -- Mythology -- Juvenile literatureWomen heroes -- Mythology -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 7+Personal and Social IssuesAncient WorldChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Religion & beliefsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplain
BRN:
2796880