Goddesses and Heroines: Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World (Ancient Myths)

Goddesses and Heroines: Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World (Ancient Myths) is an illustrated collection created for children aged 7–9, bringing together female figures from mythology and religion across the world. With profiles of more than 80 goddesses, heroines and other legendary women, it blends storytelling with clear reference-style information for younger readers.

The book features more than 30 retellings, including the Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume, who saves the day by dancing, and the ancient Greek witch Medea, who helps to defeat a dragon. A dedicated reference section provides additional information on the figures included, while a pronunciation guide supports readers with challenging names. The stories are retold by Dr Jean Menzies and illustrated by Katie Ponder, with gold foil detailing on the cover.

Key details

• Children’s collection for ages 7–9
• Profiles of more than 80 women from mythology and religion worldwide
• Includes more than 30 retellings alongside accessible reference content
• Stories retold by Dr Jean Menzies
• Illustrations by Katie Ponder
• Reference section and pronunciation guide included

Synopsis

This compendium introduces goddesses, heroines and other legendary women from around the world through illustrated profiles and story retellings. It includes well-known figures such as the warrior Mulan as well as lesser-known characters including the ancient Greek queen Alcestis, supported by a reference section and a pronunciation guide.