TY  - BOOK
AU  - Menzies,Jean
AU  - Ponder,Katie
TI  - Goddesses & heroines
SN  - 9780744080315
PY  - 2023///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - DK Publishing
KW  - Goddesses
KW  - Mythology
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Legends
KW  - Women heroes
KW  - lcgft
KW  - Myths
KW  - Folk tales
KW  - Illustrated works
N1  - Includes index; 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
N2  - "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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