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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin, including: Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father's brow (giving Zeus a killer headache in the process), the goddess of war and provider of wise counsel;...
2) Tiny tales
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Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
2021
Description
"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful compendium of very short fiction and comics that celebrate the joy and absurdity of the human experience. It is often said that the best things in life come in small packages--anyone in search of proof need look no further than the stories in this collection: brief, utterly engaging tales that offer lasting surprise and delight. From the original Greek financial...
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"Rhaskos works in the stables. Worth less than a donkey, much less than a horse. But Rhaskos is clever and talented, and beloved of his mother?who has been forced away from her son but is willing to do anything for him. Melisto is a girl. Wealthy, privileged, intented for a stifling marriage and dangerous child-birth. But first she is to spend a season serving Artemis, goddess of the hunt, as one of her little bears?a season from which she may or...
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Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Description
"Documents goddesses and mythological heroines from cultures around the world, covering Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including the pantheons of the world's religious traditions. By a pioneer in women's spirituality"--
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Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Since ancient times, goddesses and heroines have given shape to the wonders of our world. And yet all too often, the storybooks tell us only of the deeds of gods and heroes. Within these pages you'll find 13 empowering tales of women-from Hecate, the math whiz who refused to bow to power, to Mulan, who fought as a man to save China-whose bravery, wit and strength still inspire us."--Provided by publisher.
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Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself. Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains...
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Goddess girls volume 10
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Get to know Goddess Girl Pheme...the original "gossip girl"! As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being "in the know" and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy. To make sure that people really get her VIP messages, her words tend to linger in cloud letters above her head--just in case people don't catch what she says! But not everyone is thrilled with Pheme's insider knowledge...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Many legendary tales are told about the gods and goddesses, from kind ones who help humans with their problems, to fierce ones who just want power and revenge. Open this compendium of 23 illustrated tales from across the world to read their stories and learn more about the cultures they came from, with over 100 illustrations and photos."
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Pub. Date
2021
Description
The finale of an action-packed middle grade fantasy duology about a young Cuban American girl who discovers that she?s one of the nine muses of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of The Serpent?s Secret, the Aru Shah series, and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
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Series
Goddess girls volume 22
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
When things start to go wrong after Nyx, goddess of the night, enrolls at Mount Olympus Academy, she has to determine who is responsible for a series of disasters while trying to change the other students' minds about nighttime.
Author
Series
Goddess girls volume 14
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"Iris is the most colorful goddess girl at Mount Olympus Academy. In fact, her hair and delicate wings can change color according to her mood! When Principal Zeus entrusts her with the job of fetching some magic water, Iris is tickled pink-- until she realizes she'll have to get the water from the gray, gloomy River Styx in the Underworld! And when Iris figures out how to create magical rainbow slides that will allow her to travel from Mount Olympus...
14) Artemis the hero
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Series
Goddess girls volume 28
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
After the sneaky river god Alpheus takes a precious cup from a river nymph, it's up to Artemis to get it back! When Alpheus challenges Artemis to a surprisingly easy bet, with the winner getting the cup, Artemis thinks it's too good to be true-and realizes Alpheus will stop at nothing to win. Can Artemis be a hero to her friends?--
15) Hecate the witch
Author
Series
Goddess girls volume 27
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2021
Description
"After stumbling into a pet cemetery, Hecate meets Melinoe, who calls herself a ghost herder. She is in charge of leading the ghosts of pets and other animals to the River Styx in the Underworld. But Melinoe doesn't notice when one of her ghost animals follows Hecate home! More and more of the lost ghosts gather with Hecate, and she learns they have unfinished business left on Earth and refuse to enter the Underworld"
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Prince North's home is in the sky, in a gleaming city held aloft by intricate engines, powered by technology. Nimh is the living goddess of her people on the Surface, responsible for providing answers, direction-hope. North's and Nimh's lives are entwined-though their hearts can never be. Linked by a terrifying prophecy and caught between duty and fate, they must choose between saving their people or succumbing to the bond that is forbidden between...
17) Mitologías
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[Distribución] Panini
Pub. Date
2001
Description
Retellings of myths from around the world.
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Publisher
Montena
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
El universo de la mitolog?a griega est? repleto de leyendas que jam?s hubieras imaginado. Los dioses dominan el cielo y la tierra, incluso el inframundo, donde vagan los muertos. Son due?os del destino de los humanos y a veces juegan con nosotros, pero los mueven las mismas pasiones.
The universe of Greek Mythology is filled with legends that you would never have imagined. The gods rule heaven and earth, even the underworld where the dead wander....
20) Ink in the blood
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Celia and Anya, friends who use tattoo magic to send divine messages, must rely on one another to survive when they discover the fake deity they serve is very real--and very angry.
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