GODDESSES AND HEROINES: WOMEN OF MYTH AND LEGEND (PB)

Meet the youthful Aphrodite, Hecate the maths whiz, the heroic Mulan, Oshun the Nigerian goddess, the not-so-fairy godmother Baba Yaga, and others in thirteen tales from myth and legend, A profile for each goddess identifies her role, what symbols to spot her by, and whom she has inspired in contemporary life. The book also includes information on how goddesses and heroines achieved their mythic status, how myths are passed on and evolve, and a map of goddesses from around the globe.