Ancient Women

“Tengdana – Rise of the High Priestess” is the seventh book in the Orisha series. In a realm where spiritual and political powers collide, a young Princess Tengdana is forced into a royal marriage that defies her fate to become the Orisha High Priestess. When her husband King Egbin dies mysteriously, his brother Olufe seizes the throne. Pregnant with Egbin’s child, Tengdana must survive his obsession in finding her and the unborn heir to the throne, fleeing his tyranny. Seeking sanctuary with the powerful Ominira tribe, Tengdana adapts to their ways and gives birth to a daughter, ...

Join me and my best friend Millie as we are given our first official time travel job: that of finding a rogue time traveler and escorting him back to the present. The time frame? Ancient Greece right after Aristotle opened his school called the Lyceum. I will be the first to admit that I was apprehensive about the accommodations and food back then, but neither turned out to be a problem. Other than the fact I couldn't wear my glasses--since they hadn't been invented yet--it was pretty luxurious back then. Okay, we couldn’t drink the water. Instead, we had wine. Oh, the hardship. The cool ...

In the heart of a bustling city, Amber, a talented and ambitious art curator, stumbles upon a mysterious, ancient artifact—the Queen's Chalice. Little does she know, this enchanted relic holds the essence of Oshun, the Goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality. When Amber accidentally unleashes its power, she is drawn into a seductive world where the boundaries between desire and danger blur. Oshun, in all her playful and irresistible glory, becomes Amber's guide through a whirlwind of love, creativity, and passion. As Amber is swept into an intoxicating dance of sensuality and power, she ...

In this action-romance short story, dashing Greek gladiator Leonidas promises his true love he’ll buy her freedom if he wins his own in the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. First he must defeat an opponent he knows he cannot kill. The year is 83AD and it’s nine years since Roman soldiers killed a young Leonidas’s family in their farmhouse outside Athens and consigned him to the life of a gladiator at Ludus Magnus, one of the biggest and best ludi gladiatori, or gladiator schools, in Rome. Since then, he remains undefeated after twenty-five fights and has risen to the top of the gladiator ...

Told through intimate diary entries, this fiction series unfurls the extraordinary sagas of the Bible's best-known characters through the eyes of ordinary girls. In Book 3 of The Promised Land Diaries, Alisah, a young nursemaid, must leaver her family to live with beautiful Rebekah in order to help her aging nurse Deborah and care for her growing household. Alisah learns of Rebekah's generous spirit and witnesses firsthand the tender love story of Rebekah and Isaac.

Ever wondered what it was like to thrive like our ancient ancestresses? This riveting book, PRIMAL GODDESS PALEO DIET: Unleash Your Modern Cavewoman with Ancient Wisdom for Women's Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss with the Paleolithic Lifestyle, delves deep into the world of the Paleo Diet, a time-tested way of eating that harks back to the very roots of human evolution. As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll learn how our foremothers fueled their bodies with nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods and how you too can harness their wisdom to optimize your health and well-being. In ...

A jealous Egyptian queen. A lascivious Galilean governor. How can one servant girl possibly make a difference? An orphan since birth, Lydia lives in the palace at the demand of Cleopatra and her royal child, the son of Julius Caesar. But Lydia’s beauty is becoming a liability to the aging queen, and the visiting Herod’s undisguised interest in Lydia only makes matters worse. When Lydia’s mentor is murdered, the handmaid inherits a daunting task. An ancient set of sealed scrolls, the secret writings of the prophet Daniel, must be returned to Jerusalem–before those who killed her ...

The great city of Troy is under siege as Greek heroes Achilles and Agamemnon wage bloody war over a stolen woman. In the Greek camp, another woman is watching and waiting: Briseis. She was a queen of this land until Achilles sacked her city and murdered her husband and sons. Now she is Achilles' concubine: a prize of battle. Briseis is just one among thousands of women backstage in this war - the slaves and prostitutes, the nurses, the women who lay out the dead - all of them voiceless in history.

Will her solitude cost her everything? For twenty years, Sophia has guarded the Lighthouse of Alexandria, alone in her task and in her heart. Her pain and loss keep her hidden and isolated, even as the elderly scholars she funds in the famed Library try to coax her into the world. But Julius Caesar and his Roman legions are bearing down on Cleopatra’s Egypt. And when a Roman centurion marches his troops into her lighthouse, endangering the city’s best scholars and their secret invention, Sophia’s peace is shattered. As the historic war erupts, tangling Sophia in its chaos, she finds ...

Queens of a Fallen World tells a story of betrayal, love, and ambition in the ancient world as seen through a woman's eyes. Historian Kate Cooper introduces us to four women whose hopes and plans collided in Augustine's early adulthood: his mother, Monnica of Thagaste; his lover; his fiancée; and Justina, the troubled empress of ancient Rome. Drawing upon their depictions in the Confessions, Cooper skilfully reconstructs their lives against the backdrop of their fourth-century society. Though they came from different walks of life, each found her own way of prevailing in a world ruled by men.

Most of us know about Miriam, the little girl who watched over her three-month-old brother as he sails in a basket boat on the crocodile-infested River Nile. We've probably also heard the story of the Hebrew boy who grew up in an Egyptian palace. But during that time, what was happening to his sister, Miriam? This book is the 3rd in the "Out of the Shadow" devotional series for women. Miriam lived her entire life under the shadow of her little brother, Moses. Join Miriam as she steps out of that shadow and develops her own God-ordained leadership role. Written in creative non-fiction, the ...

In the first century, under Domitian's reign, strange and brutal goings on are nothing new in Rome. Flavia Albia, daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, has taken over her father's business as a private informer but she tries to shy away from the brutal, the complicated, and the political—because nothing good comes of any of them. Unfortunately, she's not very good at turning them down. This time a commission shows up on her doorstep—someone is staging brutal murders in some of the most beautiful buildings in Rome, each staging different.

Set in France and England at the end of the twelfth century, the moving story of a spirited, questing young woman, Isabelle, who defies convention to forge a remarkable life, one profoundly influenced by the fabled queen she idolizes and comes to know – Eleanor of Aquitaine

When was the last time you felt truly seen and deeply connected in your closest relationships? If conversations have started to feel shallow, if the emotional distance is growing, or if you're longing for more closeness with the people you love most, you're not alone. Many people quietly carry the ache of disconnection, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Rooted in both timeless wisdom and real-life application, How to Live Your Faith Loving Others is a refreshing and hope-filled guide for anyone ready to grow closer in love and connection. This book gently combines timeless biblical ...

In January of 668 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel - sister to the king of Muman, advocate of the Brehon law courts and religieuse in the Celtic Church - is called to investigate the brutal murder of Abbess Faife and the mysterious disappearance of six young female religieuse while away on a short pilgrimage away from their abbey. But when Fidelma and her husband, Eadulf, arrive, they are confronted with another violent murder under mysterious circumstances.

Unlock the secrets of castor oil — a remarkable natural remedy with a rich history, powerful healing properties, and countless uses. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about castor oil, from its ancient origins to its cutting-edge applications in modern wellness and beauty. Jam packed with over 150 pages just devoted to beauty secrets and formulas. Inside, discover: 🌱 Origins and Early Use of Castor Oil Trace castor oil’s roots back to its earliest applications and traditional uses. 🔬 The Chemistry of Castor Oil Understand the unique chemical structure ...

Women have made their mark on history in a variety of ways. However, the list of well-known women leaders is rather shorter than a similar list of men leaders. Some of these female leaders, like Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, are familiar to many people. Their stories are in this book. Also herein are the stories of many lesser-known female leaders, whose stories as just as compelling as those famous queens'. It's not just countries, either. In this book you will find stories of women leaders of movements. Most people can probably Rosa Parks as a leader of the civil rights ...

Stuck in the shadow realm and straight out of luck, I’m more alone than ever. Even my friends are frightened of me now that they know the truth. Happy mid-life to me! That is, until my demon in rusty armor comes to my rescue. Now, I realize the magical world is so much bigger than I ever imagined, and it turns out, bigger than anyone else did, either. The Knights Templar are determined to stage a comeback at any cost, and my star-lit blood is the key to their plans. With only a demon to guide me, I have to find a way out of the shadow realm and back to Earth before magic is unleashed ...

There are many paths to power. They all come with a price. Neferura, princess and high priestess of Kemet, knows her duty is to her people. When your mother is the great Pharaoh, it is hard to forget. But Neferura's unique position at court comes with high stakes for her country, especially when she's forced to serve her vile half-brother, a man determined to stop Neferura's potential rise.

Every monastery exudes the scent of holiness, but women's monasteries have their own special flavor. Join Constantina Palmer as she makes frequent pilgrimages to a women's monastery in Greece and absorbs the nuns' particular approach to their spiritual life. If you're a woman who's read of Mount Athos and longed to partake of its grace-filled atmosphere, this book is for you. Men who wish to understand how women's spirituality differs from their own will find it a fascinating listen as well.