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Goddess : 50 goddesses, spirits, saints, and other female figures who have shaped belief / written by Dr. Janina Ramirez ; illustrated by Sarah Walsh.

ISBN: 9798887770109 (hardcover)
Physical Description: 111 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Publisher: Lincoln, MA : Nosy Crow Inc., 2023.
Copyright: &copy;2022.

Ramirez, Janina, 1980- (Author). Walsh, Sarah (Illustrator) (Added Author). British Museum. (Added Author).

Summary:

This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures 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, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.