Hera: Queen of the Greek Gods

by Tammy Gagne, Alessandra Fusi (Illustrator)

Overview

Empowering, high-interest narrative text tells the story of Hera, the queen goddess from Greek mythology. These core legends show Hera's loving yet jealous personality as she defends her marriage to the king of the gods. Fascinating myths also uncover Hera's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Hera's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect Hera's influence through popular culture today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543559163
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Series:	Legendary Goddesses
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Tammy Gagne has written more than 100 books for both adults and children. She lives in northern New England with her husband, son, and a menagerie of animals.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Queen of the Greek Gods 4

Chapter 2 The Creation of Hera 8

Chapter 3 Hera and Her Family 12

Chapter 4 Hera's Powers and Weaknesses 18

Chapter 5 Hera in Greek History and Modern Culture 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

High interest narrative telling of stories behind popular Greek Goddesses, Written and designed to meet needs and interests of struggle girl readers, Engaging narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and facts, Nonfiction presentation of a single goddess per title while most stories are often told in collections or graphic novel formats, Features the goddess’s family tree in an infographic, Sidebars, fact boxes, and infographics expand on information related to ancient Greece and the goddesses