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Mythical women brought to life in captivating tales.

"Goddesses and Heroines is a fantastic read for anyone interested in exploring the myths and legends of women from different cultures. Xanthe Gresham-Knight brings these stories to life with vivid energy, making them accessible to a modern audience. The book not only tells the tales of these goddesses and heroines, but also provides context for their symbols and explores how they achieved their mythic status. With its diverse selection of characters, readers are sure to find someone to connect with and be inspired by."

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Goddesses and Heroines : Women of myth and legend

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ISBN: 9780500651919
Publisher: Thames Hudson
Date of Publication: 2020-06-09
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 70 readers)

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Illustrated stories from around the world that celebrate female characters in ancient myths and legends. Goddesses and Heroines tells the tales of inspirational female characters from ancient myth and legend which all too often go untold. Performance storyteller Xanthe Gresham-Knight draws on original texts and lends renewed relevance to stories from cultures around the world. We meet the youthful Aphrodite, the girl who created the world through imagination and sheer willpower; Hecate, the math whiz whose political drama on Mount Olympus saw her topple the powers that be; the heroic Mulan, whose bravery, athleticism, and cross-dressing helped her bypass gender barriers in ancient China; Osun, the Nigerian goddess who proved that unless we live as one, we will never truly be free; and the not-so-fair-y Russian godmother Baba Yaga, Goddesses and Heroines is a must-have for young readers who love myth and storytelling. Illustrated in color throughout
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Mythical women brought to life in captivating tales.

"Goddesses and Heroines is a fantastic read for anyone interested in exploring the myths and legends of women from different cultures. Xanthe Gresham-Knight brings these stories to life with vivid energy, making them accessible to a modern audience. The book not only tells the tales of these goddesses and heroines, but also provides context for their symbols and explores how they achieved their mythic status. With its diverse selection of characters, readers are sure to find someone to connect with and be inspired by."