The Lady of Ten Thousand Names: Goddess Stories from Many Cultures
Burleigh Muten; Helen Cann [Illustrator]
ISBN 10: 1841480487 ISBN 13: 9781841480480
Published by Barefoot Books, 2001
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Synopsis:
A fascinating and magical collection, drawn from traditional tales and sacred texts around the world, presents the inspirational tales of various goddesses, including Cerridwen, Isis, While Buffalo Woman, and Kuan Yin, who each overcame obstacles and challenges to achieve independence and authority.
Review:
'Burleigh Muten has collected eight stories about goddesses who are models of female leadership, authority and wisdom - among them Isis, White Buffalo Woman from the Sioux and Cerridwen from Wales. It also includes tales from China, Japan and Nigeria. Helen Cann illustrates with her mixture of watercolour and collage.' --Bookseller
'The Lady of Ten Thousand Names is a beautiful hardback complete with a wonderfully illustrated cover. There are eight Goddess stories from around the world - Egypt, China, North America, Wales, Scandinavia, Japan, Nigeria and Greece. Each story is accompanied by a lovely illustration of the Goddess.' --Triple Spiral
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Lady of Ten Thousand Names: Goddess ...
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Cann, Helen
Condition: Good