Female Heroes of Greek Mythology: 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World

Megan Duvarney Forbes

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Female Heroes of Greek Mythology: 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World

Female Heroes of Greek Mythology: 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World

Megan Duvarney Forbes

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Discover extraordinary women from Greek mythology--51 stories for kids ages 8 to 12

Dive into this dazzling, mythological story collection that celebrates 51 of the bold, brave, talented, and fearless female heroes of Greek mythology! Inside, you'll meet goddesses, warriors, princesses, and beyond who used their power and skills to win battles, protect their homes, and rule the realm.

Written especially for kids, these stories are exciting, inspiring, and fun, getting them interested in folklore, excited to read, and giving them amazing women to root for!

Incredible myths and stories--Enter the world of Greek myth icons like Persephone, the goddess of the spring, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, Medusa, the gorgon with snakes for hair, and so many more!

Fun facts with each figure--Each story includes the symbols associated with each figure, like foods or animals, and an extra fun fact about Greek mythology!

Gorgeous illustrations and portraits--Bring these heroes to life with beautiful, full-color, illustrated artwork of each woman.

Female Heroes of Greek Mythology goes beyond the popular Greek myths to highlight a wide variety of amazing and powerful women!

Who will your new hero be?

Critical Reviews

"Megan's latest book centering heroines and goddesses of Ancient Greece might just be my favorite yet! I appreciate how she thoughtfully interlaced women into the core of Ancient Greek history and ensured their experiences were the center of each story. This resource is a perfect addition to a history teacher's toolbox and class library, and readers are sure to find some new fun facts from the diverse 'did you know' sections!" -- Tiffany Marlow, EdD, Certified History Teacher and Curriculum Developer

"Female Heroes of Greek Mythology is exactly the kind of book I wish I'd had when I first fell in love with the ancient world: a beautifully illustrated collection of powerful and often-overlooked female stories, making it an excellent resource both in and out of the classroom." -- Zoë Tavares Bennett, author of the mythological fantasy series, The Song of Gaia

"Female Heroes of Greek Mythology celebrates the brilliance, courage, and complexity of ancient Greece's legendary women. In this beautifully illustrated book, Megan DuVarney Forbes opens the door to corners of the ancient world we don't explore enough, and she does so with intelligence, warmth, and a welcome respect for the original stories." -- J. Susanne Wilson, award-winning author of The Death and Life of Iphigenia and Aerope

"Megan Forbes knows Greek mythology is the most popular unit in middle school because it is truly a gateway to lifelong learning and a love of history for so many students. Her beautifully illustrated book, Female Heroes of Greek Mythology, highlights the incredible stories of both mythical and IRL women that will empower all young readers to see themselves as the leaders of their own story. We are finally seeing girls come into the classroom EXPECTING to learn about female heroes; Forbes is a part of a generation of teachers who is not going to let them down." -- Lauren Cella, History Teacher and Creator of "Gen Z Teaches History" series

Publishing Information

Publisher: Callisto Kids
Pub date: 2026-02-03
Length: 224 pages

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