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Poppy war volume 1
Language
English
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A war orphan rises from her humble beginnings to become a powerful military commander, and perhaps her country's only hope for survival.
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (colour), maps, genealogical tables ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread worship has long passed, the Greek and Roman gods have fascinated and inspired writers and artists for millennia. From Aphrodite to Apollo, Poseidon to Zeus, these are some of the most recognizable characters in Western culture, yet there is a much richer past behind famous paintings of the birth of Aphrodite...
Author
Series
Fury unbound volume 1
Publisher
Nightqueen Enterprises LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
331 pages : map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
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English
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"In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece--the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen--the gift of life. After marrying her, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant supervision...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
248 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
With lyrical prose and striking verse, beloved poet Nikita Gill uses the history of Ancient Greece and beyond to explore and share the stories of the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors, and destroyers who shook the world. In pieces that burn with empathy and admiration for these women, Gill unearths the power and glory of the very foundations of mythology and culture that have been too-often ignored or pushed aside. Complete with beautiful hand-drawn...
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Language
English
Description
A retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of its women follows the stories of a vigil-keeping Penelope, an Amazon princess rival of Achilles, and three goddesses whose feud sparks a tragic conflict.
Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope...
Author
Series
Oh my goddess! volume 31
Publisher
Dark Horse Comics
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Peorth is called back to Heaven...which is probably just as well, considering the mischief she caused in getting Keiichi to express his true feelings to Bell-chan. But the gate to return her isn't opening...because it turns out that such gates aren't things, they're beings that seek information...and this one, in the form of a cute girl, is on strike...until she gathers certain earthly knowledge involving love and kisses!"--Cover.
Author
Series
Gifted clans volume 1
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
After thirteen-year-old Hattie Oh casts a dangerous spell so her adopted sister, Riley, will get a share of her inherited magic, Riley must undertake a near-impossible quest to save Hattie from death.--
9) Radiant sin
Author
Series
Dark Olympus volume 4
Language
English
Description
"There's nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm...and the only man I am powerless to deny. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra that's as sinful as it is sweet.* As a disgraced member of a fallen house, Cassandra Gataki has seen firsthand what comes from trusting the venomous Thirteen. But when the maddeningly gorgeous and...
Author
Publisher
Running Wild Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
396 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Passion. Horror. Betrayal. From the national bestselling author of the Lily Wong thriller series comes a stunningly original (F. Paul Wilson) dark journey into Brazilian mysticism about a desperate mother who rises from the slums to embrace Quimbanda magic amid her quest for the ultimate revenge. Across forty years, three continents, and a past incident in 1560 France, Serafina Olegario tests the boundaries of love, power, and corruption as she fights...
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Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a retelling of the story in which an Egyptian prince, while trying to escape the plots of those who would seek to end his chances of claiming the throne, locates the giant Sphinx buried in the desert.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
The Egyptian deities Osiris and Isis love each other deeply. When their brother, Set, throws a celebration for Osiris and tricks him into climbing in a magical box that seals him inside forever, Isis vows to find her husband and get revenge on Set.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
x, 226 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful compendium of very short fiction and comics that celebrate the joy and absurdity of the human experience. It is often said that the best things in life come in small packages--anyone in search of proof need look no further than the stories in this collection: brief, utterly engaging tales that offer lasting surprise and delight. From the original Greek financial...
15) Amber & Clay
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
532 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"In a warlike land of wind and sunlight, "ringed by a restless sea," live Rhaskos and Melisto, spiritual twins with little in common beyond the violent and mysterious forces that dictate their lives. A Thracian slave in a Greek household, Rhaskos is as common as clay, a stable boy worth less than a donkey, much less a horse. Wrenched from his mother at a tender age, he nurtures in secret, aided by Socrates, his passions for art and philosophy. Melisto...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents the ancient Egyptian myth of Thoth, the god of wisdom, who wrote down everything he knew in a book that was meant for the gods only, not mortal men. But when Prince Neferkaptah is given the secret to its location by a priest, he sets out to defeat the spells that surround the ancient book and claim the knowledge for himself. After he finds and claims its powers, he is punished by Thoth when he, his wife, and son are all killed.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and details the purpose these deities served in everyday life. Examines how the Egyptians worshipped their gods and outlines their views concerning death. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles for over eighty gods and goddesses from over thirty pantheons from all over the world, illustrated by artists from those cultures. Filled with family drama, heroic deeds, impossible feats, battles and magic, stories have been used to address life's biggest answers for centuries.