Ktimene

Sometimes by luck, sometimes by devoted research, a piece of pre-history-unknown for several thousand years-comes into focus to change how we might understand one of the most famous epics of all time. The narrative of Odysseus and his adventures-the Odyssey-has been a staple of ancient storytelling for millennia, but now the account of his sailing the Mediterranean has a new version: a woman has sneaked on board, in disguise. Not just any woman, but his own sister. Based on research in Greece and other locations, Luan Brunson Haynes has given us more than a glimpse of the primitive world. She has written a lively and entertaining tale of the fearless and beautiful Ktimene and her family. Come along on her far-flung journeys as this Grecian princess learns from her various roles-wife, mother, trader, hostage, heiress, protector, storyteller, ruler-and watches her children grow up to travel the known world and beyond. Through the twists and turns of fate, Ktimene is indeed the founder of civilizations.