Great Women Of Greek Mythology – Hecuba of Troy

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Few have endured more tragedy than Hecuba. Her city has fallen, her kingdom is lost, and her husband is dead. Known for her many children, she clings to hope for her daughter, Polyxena, now a slave like her other children, and her one remaining son, Polydorus, who was sent away before the war's end. Unbeknownst to Hecuba, her daughter is destined to be sacrificed to appease the ghost of Achilles. Yet, whether a slave or not, Hecuba will not rest until she exacts her revenge. GREAT WOMEN OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY is a series of short books for readers of all ages, introducing them to the ancient world through its heroines. Whether through simplified adaptations of classic tragedies by Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles, or original works based on surviving sources, these books aim to take readers on a journey filled with excitement, drama, death, and love. They focus on the women who played crucial roles in history, yet are often remembered as mere bystanders. «While each book can be read separately, and in any order, there is an underlying thread that ultimately connects all these characters and provides a wider view of what it was to be a woman in the ancient Greek world.» — The Creators Vittorio Mattioli and Mike French are authors, translators, and editors of texts and books. True cosmopolitans, they founded Read Panda Editing, a company based in Estonia. Vittorio, of Greek-Italian heritage, resides in Athens, while Mike—despite his surname—is British and currently lives in Brussels. They primarily offer their services in English, though communication is also possible in Italian, French, Greek, Icelandic, and Spanish. Their publishing initiative, Great Women of Greek Mythology, marks their first editorial venture in Greece. The distinctive covers of the series are created by the talented illustrator known as Little Miss Grumpy. A native Athenian, she once aspired to become an actress but ultimately emerged as one of the most promising illustrators of her generation. She draws, sketches, and paints for books and newspapers, and creates objects imbued with character and personality.