Priestess of Avalon
Marion Zimmer Bradley & Diana L. Paxson
Language: English
55 B.C.-449 A.D Avalon (Legendary Place) Britons Christian women saints Constantius Druids and Druidism Epic Fantasy Fantasy - General Fantasy Fiction Fiction Fiction - Fantasy General Great Britain Great Britain - History - Roman period Helena Historical Historical Fiction Merlin (Legendary character) Romans Romans - Great Britain Science Fiction & Fantasy Women priests
Publisher: Roc
Published: Jan 22, 2010
Description:
EDITORIAL REVIEW: Not since *The Mists of Avalon* has there been such a powerful and mesmerizing portrait of goddess-powered womanhood and women's spirituality. In Priestess of Avalon, the legendary Marion Zimmer Bradley once again reaches back in time to create a magnificent prequel to her undying classic of Camelot.*Priestess of Avalon* tells the timeless story of Eilan-known to the Romans as Helena-a British princess raised on the holy isle of Avalon as she grows from maiden to mother to wise woman. It is Helena's destiny-at a crucial turning point in Western history-to bridge the pagan world of the goddess and the new Christian empire founded by her own son, Constantine. When Helena embarks on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land she will find the intrinsic truth that transcends both the old religion and the new.The legions of fans who cherish *The Mists of Avalon* will find its promise brought to rich fulfillment in *Priestess of Avalon*. For those new to the series, undreamed-of enchantment awaits. Abridged. Four Cassettes, six hours