Epic Myths for Fearless Girls (Inspiring Heroines)

Epic Myths for Fearless Girls (Inspiring Heroines) is a richly illustrated hardback anthology bringing together 15 myths from around the world. Each story is centred on a heroine or goddess, with retellings by master storyteller Claudia Martin and full-colour illustrations by award-winning children’s illustrator Khoa Le.

Young readers are introduced to figures including Sedna, who protects the animals of the ocean, Tanis, who saved her village from a terrible monster, and Japlo, who outwitted a water spirit. Drawn from a range of cultures, the collection highlights qualities such as self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness and independence, presenting a varied selection of mythic narratives focused on strong, independent women.

Included titles

• Freyja's Necklace (Norse)
• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)
• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)
• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt)
• Sedna of the Sea (Inuit)
• Pandora and the Jar (Greece)
• The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe, Native American)
• Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha)
• The Trials of Étain (Ireland)

Key details

• Hardback anthology featuring 15 myths from around the world
• Retellings by Claudia Martin
• Full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le
• Designed endpapers
• Suitable for children aged 7+

Synopsis

This anthology gathers epic myths about heroines and goddesses from a range of cultures. Stories include Sedna protecting ocean animals, Tanis saving her village from a monster, and Japlo outwitting a water spirit. Across the collection, the narratives celebrate strong, independent women and the qualities they embody.