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We goddesses

Name: We goddesses
Author: Doris Orgel

Doris Orgel · 1999

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for We goddesses by Doris Orgel. This book is recommended for ages 9+; content notes include Religious themes, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

Ages 9+Source checked

Why this age? The content is based on Greek mythology, which involves complex interpersonal drama, occasional mild violence, and themes of power dynamics typical of ancient myths. It is accessible for middle-grade readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

Religious themes5/5
Romance3/5
Violence3/5

Strongest positives

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Educational value4/5
Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5

Why this rating?

Several classical myths involve death, mortality, loss, or tragic consequences, though these events are not presented as graphic or intensely traumatic.

Graphic injury1/5

Why this rating?

No graphic gore is depicted; violence is generally abstract or mythic in nature.

Religious themes5/5

Why this rating?

The book is centrally concerned with the gods, rituals, beliefs, and stories of ancient Greek mythology.

Romance3/5

Why this rating?

Relationships and attraction are central themes in several Greek myths included here.

Frightening scenes2/5

Why this rating?

Mythic monsters, punishments, transformations, and underworld scenes may unsettle some children, but the tone is generally literary rather than frightening.

Sexual content & nudity2/5

Why this rating?

Implied relationships and romantic desire are standard in Greek mythology, handled here in an age-appropriate manner.

Alcohol or drugs1/5

Why this rating?

Not a featured element in this retelling.

Violence3/5

Why this rating?

Includes classic mythological conflicts, battles, and divine punishments, typical of Greek myths.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5

Why this rating?

Several stories center on goddesses confronting danger, loss, injustice, or restrictive expectations with determination and agency.

Creativity & curiosity4/5

Why this rating?

Mythic worlds, transformations, divine powers, symbolic stories, and imaginative retellings strongly invite creative thought.

Diverse representation1/5

Why this rating?

The collection gives women and goddesses greater focus and agency, but offers limited representation of varied modern cultures, identities, or abilities.

Educational value4/5

Why this rating?

It introduces major Greek mythological figures, relationships, symbols, and recurring themes through accessible storytelling.

Kindness & empathy2/5

Why this rating?

Characters occasionally demonstrate empathy, though their behavior is often driven by pride or divine ambition.

Positive messages3/5

Why this rating?

Promotes understanding of perspective and the nuances of power and personality.

Good role models3/5

Why this rating?

The goddesses display complexity, displaying both strengths and significant flaws.

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What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
Which choice in We goddesses would you have made differently, and why?
Who changed the most in We goddesses, and what caused that change?

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