Published in 2023
2 hours and 42 minutes
160 pages
YouTuber, creative producer, and winner of the Books Are My Bag Breakthrough Author Award 2020 for Greek Myths, Jean Menzies is currently studying for a PhD in Women in Classical Athens. She runs a podcast about ancient history and mythology called That’s Ancient History and regularly uploads to her Youtube channel, youtube.com/bookishthoughts, where she discusses literature and history. She has spoken about ancient history and mythology to audiences of all ages, and taught mythology and ancient history to university students. Jean has written both Greek Myths, published July 2020, and Egyptian Myths, publishing in August 2022, for DK.
What is this book about?
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautiful compendium for children.
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. 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 Scáthach trained the hero Cú Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories.
