Goddesses & heroines
Menzies, Jean2023
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With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is an introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by Jean Menzies. 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 legendary Celtic warrior Scáthach trained the hero Cú Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Main title:
Goddesses & heroines / written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.
Author:
Menzies, Jean, authorPonder, Katie, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780241609774 (hbk)
Dewey class:
202.114J398.21
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3598018