Girls who slay monsters: daring deeds of the Irish goddesses.
Written by Ellen Ryan.
Illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald.
HarperCollinsIreland, 2022.
Unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for
nine-to-twelve year olds.
There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical
goddesses—their astonishing powers, bravery, and unbreakable bonds with
nature—were famous, in Ireland and beyond. But over time, these stories were
lost, often replaced or rewritten to make room for male warriors and kings.
Until Now.
Girls Who Slay Monsters brings these heroes of Irish
mythology back to vibrant, magical life. From Éire, Ireland’s fierce namesake,
and Bé Binn, a giant who overcame her bullies, to Badb, a gleefully gruesome
death prophet, and Bé Mannair, a gender-fluid spy who challenged an entire
army. These are goddesses of many shapes, skin shades and sizes, from every
corner of ancient Ireland, whose daring still inspires today.
Stand by their sides as they wield magic, fight monsters,
and protect the powerless — and you might just discover that you, too, are a
force of nature.
Inspirational and empowering stories of goddesses, so many I’ve
never heard of.
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