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Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena...

by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy, illustrated by Sara Richard - £12.99  Adams Media Corporation (2023)
hardback    ISBN 13: 9781507219416 | ISBN 10: 1507219415

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
-ClĂ­dna: 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.

(Price & availability last checked: July 2023)

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