Aphrodite: Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty

by Tammy Gagne, Alessandra Fusi (Illustrator)

Overview

Love and beauty reign supreme in empowering, high-interest narrative text telling the story of Greek mythology's Aphrodite. Core legends show Aphrodite's matchmaking as well as her own lovers among gods and mortals. Fascinating myths also uncover Aphrodite's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Aphrodite's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect the goddess's influence through popular culture today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543554519
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Legendary Goddesses
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 To the Fairest 4

Chapter 2 The Creation of Aphrodite 10

Chapter 3 Aphrodite and Her Family 14

Chapter 4 Aphrodite's Powers and Weakness 20

Chapter 5 Aphrodite in Greek History and Modern Culture 26

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