Women of Myth

Women of Myth

EnglishHardback
Williamson Jenny
Adams Media Corporation
EAN: 9781507219416
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Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.

Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern readers with their ability to shape our culture with the stories of their power, wisdom,compassion, and cunning.

Featured characters include:
-Atalanta: Greek heroine and huntress who killed the Caledonia Boar and joined the Argonauts
-Sky-Woman: The first woman in Iroquois myth who fell through a hole in the sky and into our world
-Pele: Hawaiian volcano goddess
-Clídna: Queen of the Banshees in Irish legend
-La Llorona: A ghostly woman in Mexican folklore who wanders the waterfront

Celebrate these game-changing, attention-worthy female characters with this collection of engaging tales.
EAN 9781507219416
ISBN 1507219415
Binding Hardback
Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Publication date March 16, 2023
Pages 256
Language English
Dimensions 203 x 152 x 18
Country United States
Authors McMenemy, Genn; Williamson Jenny
Illustrators Richard Sara
Illustrations 30 4-C illustrations throughout