15 myths from around the world, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin.
Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection and unleash your own inner strength!
This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence.
Myths include: • Mami Wata's Golden Comb (Liberia) • Freyja's Necklace (Norse) • Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India) • Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan) • Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt) • Sedna of the Sea (Inuit) • Pandora and the Jar (Greece) • Nu Wa and the Pillars of Heaven (China) • Hina Journeys to the Moon (Polynesia) • The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe) • Oochigeas and the Invisible One (Mi'kmaq) • Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai'i) • Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha) • The Trials of Étain (Ireland) • Xquic and the Empty Net (Maya)
Ideal for children aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. These empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.
