"In association with the British Museum – an inspirational look at female belief leaders"
50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief
Using photographs of objects from the British Museum collections beside bold, bright, clear illustrations of the female characters, the stories and animals often associated with them. This is most definitely a book to dip into repeatedly. Each double page spread looks at a specific person, their legends, the stories that have altered over time and their often-multiple names.
The book is arranged into five different sections covering Ruling and Guiding figures, New Life figures, War and Death figures, Love and Wisdom figures and Animal and Nature figures. The whole of the history of beliefs seem to be covered from Africa to Wales, Aztec to Maori, Far Eastern to Norse to name but a few!
The Introduction shares thoughts on the way the word Goddess has changed its meaning over the years and Dr Ramirez shares a very useful Glossary of unusual terms as well as indexing individual goddesses – always a huge benefit that unfortunately some authors and publishers fail to appreciate.
A beautiful book I can imagine being included in many topic boxes and school libraries.
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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 goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today.
Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, but connected by the power of the female, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.
Each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Goddess and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Goddess features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, People / Places, World Religions, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Goddess is available in Hardback
Goddess was written by Janina Ramirez and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
Goddess has 111 pages
Yes it is part of Inspiring Lives series
£17.09
