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Goddess
50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief Dr Janina Ramirez • Illustrated by Sarah Walsh
• Empowering and inspiring gift book introducing 50 female figures that have shaped belief – including Athena, Baba Yaga, Sarasvati, Kali, Mami Wata and many more
• Written by cultural historian, broadcaster and author Dr Janina Ramirez, with input from expert curators at the British Museum
• Brought to life beautifully by Sarah Walsh, illustrator of HerStory which has sold in 18 languages
Tales of goddesses have been told since the beginning of time and this collection brings together diverse figures from around the world that have played an important role in shaping belief today. Based on original sources and including photographic objects from the British Museum, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength. Divided into thematic chapters, but connected by female power, this incredible book of goddesses, spirits, demons and witches will empower readers to find strength within themselves.
Age: 7+ • Price: £16.99 Extent: 112pp
Word count: 35,000 Format: 290 x 250mm HB
