Women of myth : from Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, your guide to the amazing and diverse women from world mythology
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Williamson, Jenny,
Contributors
McMenemy, Genn, author.
Richard, Sara, illustrator.
Published
Stoughton, Massachusett : Adams Media, [2023].
Edition
First Adams Media hardcover edition.
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255 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Women -- Mythology.
Women's studies.

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Published
Stoughton, Massachusett : Adams Media, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First Adams Media hardcover edition.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251) and index.
Description
"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); Clídna (Queen of the Banshees in Irish legend); and 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"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, J., McMenemy, G., & Richard, S. (2023). Women of myth: from Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, your guide to the amazing and diverse women from world mythology (First Adams Media hardcover edition.). Adams Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Jenny, Genn, McMenemy and Sara, Richard. 2023. Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women From World Mythology. Adams Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Jenny, Genn, McMenemy and Sara, Richard. Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women From World Mythology Adams Media, 2023.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Jenny,, Genn McMenemy, and Sara Richard. Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women From World Mythology First Adams Media hardcover edition., Adams Media, 2023.

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