| Description |
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Summary |
An illustrated collection of traditional tales which feature goddesses from different cultures, including Navajo, Mayan, and Fon. Notes explain each goddess's place in her culture, the reason for the book, and how the illustrations were developed. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-78). |
| Contents |
Changing Woman -- Macha, goddess of horses -- Sedna, woman of the sea -- Kuan Yin, the compassionate -- Isis, mistress of life and death -- Ix Chel, the moon goddess -- Amaterasu, the sun goddess -- Inanna, queen of heaven and earth -- Durga, the warrior goddess -- Mawu, the creator. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 3.0 105423. |
| Subject |
Tales.
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Goddesses -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
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Folklore.
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Goddesses -- Folklore.
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| Added Author |
Hyman, Trina Schart, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
0823419991 |
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9780823419999 |
| Standard No. |
9780823419999 |
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