Goddesses & heroines

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this . . . compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than [thirty] stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The . . . stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is [filled] with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"--Provided by publisher.