Goddess of the Dawn: A Romance (1914)

Goddess Of The Dawn: A Romance (1914) is a novel written by Margaret Davies Sullivan. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a beautiful and powerful woman named Atalanta, who is known as the goddess of the dawn. Atalanta is a skilled hunter and warrior, and she is also a priestess of the goddess Artemis. Atalanta's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a handsome young man named Hippomenes. However, their love is not meant to be, as Atalanta is bound by a vow to remain unmarried and devoted to Artemis. Despite this, Hippomenes is determined to win Atalanta's heart, and he devises a plan to win her hand in marriage. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, as Atalanta and Hippomenes navigate the challenges of their relationship. The story also delves into the world of ancient Greek mythology, with appearances from gods and goddesses such as Artemis, Aphrodite, and Zeus. Overall, Goddess Of The Dawn: A Romance is a captivating tale of love and adventure set in the ancient world, with a strong and independent female protagonist at its center.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.