e life of Hypatia-a story about a remarkable woman from antiquity, a true symbol of feminism, a trailblazer.
Born around the year 360 in Alexandria, Egypt, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, and inventor who went completely against the norms of the time, yet gained tremendous respect for her great mind and accomplishments. In a field dominated by men, she was remarkably admired, looked up to, and respected. She was well-traveled and educated, she became a scholar, a teacher, and an inventor. Her passion and life purpose was the pursuit of knowledge to which she remained faithful till the very end.
This Hypatia picture book for kids includes:
- A foreword by the historical editor of this book, Nikolaos Pagonis, Historian-Archaeologist and Specialist in Special Education
- Hypatia's story
- Vivid and colorful illustrations by Nikos Yanopulos, a multiple award-winning Greek illustrator
- Bibliography
The same book is also available in an English-Greek edition https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNTCN73/