Goddesses and heroines
Menzies, Jean2023
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With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author 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 legendary Celtic warrior Scathach trained the hero Co Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Goddesses and heroines / written by Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.
Menzies, Jean, authorPonder, Katie, illustrator
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2023.©2023
160 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
"Meet more than 80 legendary women from around the world"--Front cover.
7-9 years old.
9780241609774 (hbk)9780241609774
398.21398
English
542101
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs | 398 MEN | Onloan - Due: 23 Oct 2024 |