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Author Menzies, Jean, author.

Title Goddesses & heroines / written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.

Publication Info. New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023.
©2023

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Location Call No. Status
 Cromwell-Belden Public Library - Children's Department  J 202.114 DK    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Children's Department  J202.114 ME    Check Shelf
Edition First American edition.
Description 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Note "Meet more than 80 legendary women from around the world" -- cover.
Contents Goddesses. Creator goddesses -- Papatūānuku's sons -- Spider Grandmother's bowl -- Wawalag Sisters' travels -- Goddesses of death and the afterlife -- Tuonetar's realm -- Ereshkigal's messenger -- Goddesses of the sun, moon, and sky -- Amaterasu's cave -- Chang'e's elixir -- Goddesses of nature - Sedna's transformation -- Konohana's labor -- Olokun's flood -- Goddesses of art, singing, and dancing -- Hi'iaka's quest -- Benzaiten's blessing -- Goddesses of animals -- White buffalo Calf Woman's lessons -- Dali's disguise -- Goddesses of love and war -- Inanna's rescue -- Hathor's alter ego -- Anat's friend -- Unique goddesses -- Zigu's return -- Magical beings. Fairies and nature spirits -- Rhiannon's wedding -- Whuppity Stoorie's puzzle -- Mermaids and water spirits -- Pania's betrayal -- Melusine's curse -- Maman Dlo's enchantment -- Witches -- Baba Yaga's chores -- Medea's magic -- Shape-shifters -- Lady Bai's debt -- Selkie's skin -- Ku-Chin-Da-Gayya's sister -- Mortals. First women -- Pandora's gift -- Ungnyeo's patience -- Queens -- Alcestis's sacrifice -- Draupadi's husbands -- Isolde's sorrow -- Warriors -- Mulan's secret -- Brynhild's true love -- Artists, performers, and healers -- Shahrazad's tales -- Elaine of Astolat's favor -- About the myths. Sharing the stories -- Books and scrolls -- Worshipping goddesses -- Pronunciation guide -- Glossary.
Summary "Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"-- Provided by publisher
Note Includes index.
Subject Goddesses -- Mythology -- Juvenile literature.
Goddesses -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
Women heroes -- Mythology -- Juvenile literature.
Women heroes -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
Goddesses -- Mythology.
Goddesses -- Legends.
Women heroes -- Mythology.
Women heroes -- Legends.
Genre/Form Legends.
Myths.
Folk tales.
Added Author Ponder, Katie, illustrator.
Added Title Goddesses and heroines
ISBN 9780744080315 (hardcover)
0744080312 (hardcover)
9780241609774 (hardcover)
0241609771 (hardcover)
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