We are delighted to announce the release of a new series of English books for young and adult readers that introduce them to the world and culture of ancient Greece through the emblematic heroines of mythology. Whether they are adaptations of classic tragedies by Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles or original works based on well-known sources, these books aim to carry readers on a journey full of adventure, drama, death, and love, while focusing on the women who played such an important role in our history — and are often still remembered as mere spectators. The series begins with six books: Medea, Circe, Electra, Helen, Ariadne, and Antigone. The first three will be published in March 2024, with the next three following in the summer. Each book can be read separately and you can start reading in any order, but there is a central thread that ultimately connects all these characters and provides a broader perspective on what it was like to be a woman in the ancient Greek world.

Vittorio Mattioli and Mike French are authors, translators, and editors of texts and books. “Citizens of the world,” they founded the company Read Panda Editing, based in Estonia. Vittorio is Greek-Italian and lives in Athens, while Mike (despite his surname) is British and lives in Brussels. They primarily offer their services in English, but you can also communicate with them in Italian, French, Greek, Icelandic, and Spanish. The Great Women of Greek Mythology series is their first publishing project in Greece.

The distinctive covers of the series were created by the talented illustrator Little Miss Grumpy. Born and raised in Athens, she dreamed of becoming an actress but ultimately became one of the most promising illustrators of her generation. She designs, sketches, and paints for books and newspapers and creates objects with… personality.