In book two, Zenobia - Challenging a Legend the education Zenobia receives is not always in the classroom. As a mother, Zelina is afraid of where these lessons may lead her daughter. Read some sentences from the scene below:
Zenobia tried to reassure her. “I need to know these matters to know the Greek and Roman cultures. And I will need to know those societies if I get to rule someday. That does not mean I am drawn to those ways of life.”
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"You had to defend me from the morals of our tribe to save my life! In my view, you are the most courageously righteous person I have ever known.” Zenobia was silent briefly, then she added, “I get my love of justice from you. I hope I can live up to your example.
Zelina could not hold back her tears, and she was too choked up to reply.
Zenobia continued, “Therefore, I respect your words, as I respect your person. But do not worry about me being influenced by Roman or Greek ideology. I am committed to my course.”
The Lioness of Palmyra
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The experience where Zenobia's mother Zelina saves her life is what molds Zenobia into a warrior and a queen. That experience taught her at a very young age that life is not fair and this became a life long goal for Zenobia to seek justice.
Don't let it break you, let it make you." - Unknown
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