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Name: The arrow and the lamp
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Author: Margaret Hodges

📘 The arrow and the lamp by Margaret Hodges

In this mythological tale, the young girl Psyche is sent to guard the Golden Apples of the Hesperides but is tricked by her uncle Hecamoas. She is then pursued by Eros, the god of love, and ultimately becomes the goddess of love and beauty, Psyche, and a symbol of beauty and the power of love. Throughout her journey, Psyche faces numerous challenges and obstacles to regain her lover and prove her worth as a goddess.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Margaret Hodges

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