Includes index

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves."--

Goddesses.

Creator goddesses -- Papatūānuku's sons -- Spider Grandmother's bowl -- Wawalag Sisters' travels -- Goddesses of death and the afterlife -- Tuonetar's realm -- Ereshkigal's messenger -- Goddesses of the sun, moon, and sky -- Amaterasu's cave -- Chang'e's elixir -- Goddesses of nature - Sedna's transformation -- Konohana's labor -- Olokun's flood -- Goddesses of art, singing, and dancing -- Hi'iaka's quest -- Benzaiten's blessing -- Goddesses of animals -- White buffalo Calf Woman's lessons -- Dali's disguise -- Goddesses of love and war -- Inanna's rescue -- Hathor's alter ego -- Anat's friend -- Unique goddesses -- Zigu's return --

Magical beings.

Fairies and nature spirits -- Rhiannon's wedding -- Whuppity Stoorie's puzzle -- Mermaids and water spirits -- Pania's betrayal -- Melusine's curse -- Maman Dlo's enchantment -- Witches -- Baba Yaga's chores -- Medea's magic -- Shape-shifters -- Lady Bai's debt -- Selkie's skin -- Ku-Chin-Da-Gayya's sister --

Mortals.

First women -- Pandora's gift -- Ungnyeo's patience -- Queens -- Alcestis's sacrifice -- Draupadi's husbands -- Isolde's sorrow -- Warriors -- Mulan's secret -- Brynhild's true love -- Artists, performers, and healers -- Shahrazad's tales -- Elaine of Astolat's favor --

About the myths.

Sharing the stories -- Books and scrolls -- Worshipping goddesses -- Pronunciation guide -- Glossary