Persephone: Greek Goddess of the Underworld

by Amie Jane Leavitt, Alessandra Fusi (Illustrator)

Overview

Goddess of springtime, or queen of the underworld-life or death? Empowering, high-interest narrative text tells the dual story of Persephone from Greek mythology. These core legends show Persephone's double personality as she splits her duties between her mother and the god of the dead. Fascinating myths also uncover Persephone's past, detailing her birth and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Persephone'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:	9781543554540
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

Amie Jane Leavitt is an accomplished author and photographer who loves to travel the globe in search of interesting story ideas and beautiful places to capture in photos. Amie has written nearly 50 books for children. She graduated from Brigham Young University as an education major and has since taught all subjects and grade levels in both private and public schools. She also has contributed to online and print media, and has worked as a consultant, writer, and editor for numerous educational publishing and assessment companies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Seasons Come to Ancient Greece 4

Chapter 2 A Princess is Born 12

Chapter 3 A Royal Family 16

Chapter 4 Persephone's Dual Personality 22

Chapter 5 Living Forever 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