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Goddesses and Heroines
Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World
Series: Ancient Myths
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A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles and stories of women from religion and myth, retold for children.
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautifully illustrated compendium for children.
With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author Dr Jean Menzies, with striking illustrations bringing the tales to life.
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 Chinese warrior Mulan disguised herself as a man to go to war. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Goddesses and Heroines is the ideal gift, with foil on the cover and stunning illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories.
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Goddesses and Heroines by Jean Menzies is celebrated for introducing young readers to ancient myths and legendary female figures with captivating illustrations. The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and educational value, offering insights into mythology's influential women. It effectively combines artistic visuals with informative narrative, appealing to children and sparking an interest in history and mythology.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241609774
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Katie Ponder
- Illustrated by Katie Ponder
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 237.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 1026g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Jean Menzies (Author) Jean Menzies is an author, presenter and ancient historian born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has a PhD in classics and has spent more than a decade creating accessible content online about literature and history. In 2020, she won the BAMB Breakthrough Author award for her first children's non-fiction book, Greek Myths- Meet the Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Ancient Greece. She has since written and given talks on history and myth for all ages. The Lady of the Lake is her debut novel. Katie Ponder (Illustrator) Katie Ponder graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with a 1st class BA with honours in illustration. She enjoys bringing in textures from different media into her work. Katie's titles include Greek Myths, also for DK, publishing in July 2020. Katie's work can be seen at her Instagram @katieponderillustration and on her website- https-//www.katieponderillustration.com/
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