Female Heroes of Greek Mythology

“Female Heroes of Greek Mythology is exactly the kind of book I wish I’d had when I first fell in love with the ancient world: a beautifully illustrated collection of powerful and often-overlooked female stories, making it an excellent resource both in and out of the classroom.” – Zoë Tavares Bennett, author of the mythological fantasy series, The Song of Gaia“Megan Forbes knows Greek mythology is the most popular unit in middle school because it is truly a gateway to lifelong learning and a love of history for so many students. Her beautifully illustrated book, Female Heroes of Greek Mythology, highlights the incredible stories of both mythical and IRL women that will empower all young readers to see themselves as the leaders of their own story. We are finally seeing girls come into the classroom EXPECTING to learn about female heroes; Forbes is a part of a generation of teachers who is not going to let them down.” – Lauren Cella, History Teacher and Creator of “Gen Z Teaches History” series“Female Heroes of Greek Mythology celebrates the brilliance, courage, and complexity of ancient Greece’s legendary women. In this beautifully illustrated book, Megan DuVarney Forbes opens the door to corners of the ancient world we don’t explore enough, and she does so with intelligence, warmth, and a welcome respect for the original stories.” – J. Susanne Wilson, award-winning author of The Death and Life of Iphigenia and Aerope“Megan’s latest book centering heroines and goddesses of Ancient Greece might just be my favorite yet! I appreciate how she thoughtfully interlaced women into the core of Ancient Greek history and ensured their experiences were the center of each story. This resource is a perfect addition to a history teacher’s toolbox and class library, and readers are sure to find some new fun facts from the diverse ‘did you know’ sections!” – Tiffany Marlow, EdD, Certified History Teacher and Curriculum Developer

MEGAN DUVARNEY FORBES is a historian and middle school teacher with a master’s degree in U.S. history. She specializes in Caribbean and civil rights history and teaches about social justice through history and literature.