To celebrate the release of Cleopatra's Moon in paperback, I'm giving away multiple autographed hardback copies as well this awesome earring and necklace set inspired by ancient Egypt.Just so you know, Cleopatra Selene would totally wear this! And, I imagine, she would rock it out on the night she wears her mother's golden Isis dress--the very night she decides to play … [Read more...] about The Paperback is Out! To Celebrate, I’m Giving Away Free Books and this Egyptian-Inspired Jewelry Set
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
(Achilles at the dance) … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
“Is He Dead, Alive, or in Between?”
From the Nasca province (ancient Peru).Strange question, isn't it? I mean, someone is either dead or alive. Right?Not for the folks who lived in the ancient Americas. They believed there was an "in between" state--a spirit world where shamans traveled to obtain information that would help or heal their people in the living world.Dr. Rebecca Stone, curator of the ancient … [Read more...] about “Is He Dead, Alive, or in Between?”
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: The Muses … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Apophis Lives! Coming Face-to-Face with the Egyptian God of Destruction
Ancient Egyptians feared Apophis--the snake demon of destruction--with a depth we can hardly even imagine. The dreadful snake-beast represented the utter obliteration of everything everywhere--all light, all life, all hope. They expressed this fear of the snake monster with stories: Every night, Apophis tried to devour the sun during it's journey through the dark lands. … [Read more...] about Apophis Lives! Coming Face-to-Face with the Egyptian God of Destruction
