The lost daughter of Sparta / Felicia Day ; illustrations by Rowan MacColl.
A feminist graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe--Helen of Troy's sister. Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra. Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, all we know from ancient texts is that she avoided the curse placed on her family, and was granted immortality by the goddess Artemis. But why and how did this happen? Now, Felicia Day is determined to bring Philonoe to vivid life and fill in the missing pieces with this graphic novel retelling. Her story is a traditional hero's journey with a feminist twist. Born as both a Spartan princess and with a wine-stain birthmark on her face, Philonoe is destined for a different fate than her sisters.
Record details
- ISBN: 1668010720
- ISBN: 9781668010723
- Physical Description: 197 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
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- Sisters > Comic books, strips, etc.
Siblings > Comic books, strips, etc.
Sparta (Extinct city) > Comic books, strips, etc.
Women heroes > Comic books, strips, etc.
Princesses > Comic books, strips, etc. - Genre:
- Mythological comics.
Graphic novels.
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Young adult literature.
Available copies
- 12 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 2 current holds with 21 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 741.59 DAY (Text) | 37810460003659 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | GN DAY (Text) | 22281500328563 | Adult Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | CMB1955188 (Text) | CMB1955188 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | CMB1955188 (Text) | CMB1955190 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Dunn Public Library | YA GN Day (Text) | 33436001858676 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | F Day (Text) | 30308101380260 | Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | YA 741.597 DAY (Text) | 900005000330513 | Young Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | HCPL1957455 (Text) | HCPL1957455 | Adult New Fiction | In process | - |
| High Point Library | 741.5973 DAY (Text) | 30519020506278 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | CMB1955188 (Text) | CMB1955189 | Technical Services | In process | - |
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Summary:
A feminist graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe--Helen of Troy's sister. Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra. Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, all we know from ancient texts is that she avoided the curse placed on her family, and was granted immortality by the goddess Artemis. But why and how did this happen? Now, Felicia Day is determined to bring Philonoe to vivid life and fill in the missing pieces with this graphic novel retelling. Her story is a traditional hero's journey with a feminist twist. Born as both a Spartan princess and with a wine-stain birthmark on her face, Philonoe is destined for a different fate than her sisters.
