Goddesses and Heroines: Women of myth and legend

Illustrated stories from around the world that celebrate female characters in ancient myths and legends. Goddesses and HeroinesWe meet the youthful Aphrodite, the girl who created the world through imagination and sheer willpower; Hekate, the math whiz whose political drama on Mount Olympus saw her topple the powers that be; the heroic Mulan, whose bravery and athleticism helped her bypass gender barriers in ancient China; Osun, the Nigerian goddess whose foresight sparked a rebellion that freed slaves; and the not-so-fairy godmother Baba Yaga, whose bone-crunching approach to life will be an inspiration to any power-hungry tween.

• | Author: Alice Pattullo, Xanthe Gresham-Knight
• | Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 12, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780500660355
• | ISBN-10: 0500660352