Welcome to The Real History. A blog where I talk about the real historical inspirations for my YA fantasy debut “Treasures of Egypt.”
Astarte — Goddess of Love & War
Love and war might seem like conflicting concepts to us mere mortals. But not to the Canaanite goddess, Astarte. Today we explore her historical roots and the depiction of her fictional counterpart in the YA fantasy novel, Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Scythe.
Horus vs. Set: The War of the Gods
The battle between Horus and Set is the concluding conflict of a multigenerational saga that’s rich with rivalry, cunning, and a quest for justice. But it isn’t simply the tale of godly combat but rather the essence of what these deities symbolized and the profound impact their conflict had on the cultural fabric of ancient Egyptian society, offering us a window into the ancient Egyptians' worldview, their values, and the cosmic balance they sought to maintain through their myths and deities. Today, we’ll discuss this epic tale and how it was depicted in the YA fantasy novel, Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Scythe.
The Egyptian Ennead—A Divine Family
The Ennead, a powerful group of nine ancient Egyptian gods, significantly influenced Egypt’s religious landscape. This blog post explores the history, significance, and enduring impact of the Ennead, exploring how the mythological Ennead has inspired its fictional counterpart in the YA fantasy novel, Treasures of Egypt.