Goddesses & heroines /
Menzies, Jean,
Goddesses & heroines / Goddesses and heroines Goddesses & heroines : meet more than 80 legendary women from around the world written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder. - First American edition. - 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes index.
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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Sharing the stories -- Books and scrolls -- Worshipping goddesses -- Pronunciation guide -- Glossary. Goddesses. Magical beings. Mortals. About the myths.
"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"--
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Goddesses--Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Goddesses--Legends--Juvenile literature.
Women heroes--Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Women heroes--Legends--Juvenile literature.
Legends.
Myths.
Folk tales.
Illustrated works.
Goddesses & heroines / Goddesses and heroines Goddesses & heroines : meet more than 80 legendary women from around the world written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder. - First American edition. - 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes index.
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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Sharing the stories -- Books and scrolls -- Worshipping goddesses -- Pronunciation guide -- Glossary. Goddesses. Magical beings. Mortals. About the myths.
"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"--
9780744080315 0744080312 9780241609774 0241609771
bl2023022346
Goddesses--Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Goddesses--Legends--Juvenile literature.
Women heroes--Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Women heroes--Legends--Juvenile literature.
Legends.
Myths.
Folk tales.
Illustrated works.