Zenobia is the most powerful woman you've never heard of.

 

It’s time to change that-

Zenobia is incredibly beautiful like her ancestor

Cleopatra, in book two Zenobia – Challenging a Legend,

she will use seduction to bring

revenge upon her enemies.

Zenobia is highly intelligent, well educated and speaks

five languages. 

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Zenobia carries the greatest female military mind in

history. She’ll eventually come into control of the

second most powerful army in the world. 

  

In book two, Zenobia – Challenging a Legend,

 Zenobia learns about a slave trade organization

kidnapping young innocent ladies and Zenobia is

compelled to take action and turns her warrior skills

into piracy.  

Zenobia’s love for justice will bring her into conflict

with the strongest empire on earth, she will set her

sights on the greatest conquest of all – Rome.  

Picture from Zenobia the Musical (copyright Photography by Michelle Ho)

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It's Olympic time! Zenobia would've loved to participate in the ancient Olympics but was she allowed?

Read historical facts about the ancient Olympics and modern-day Olympics. For instance, do you know when women first started participating in the Olympics? Go to our website to get the answer:  http://geodepress.com/zenobia-in-the-ancient-olympic-games/

Here's some modern-day Olympic firsts:

1908: Madge Syers wins the first women’s Olympic gold medal in figure skating.

• Ski jumping will be offered for women for the first time ever at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Zenobia the Musical

The world premiere of Zenobia the Musical performed summer 2013. Book and lyrics by Lorrisa Julianus, music composed by Angela Salvaggione. Now available for performance by your theatre company. If your interested please contact: Zenobiathemusical@gmail.com

  Zenobia the Musical (highlights)

 

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Lorrisa Julianus as Zenobia the warrior Queen

In the Zenobia Book Series, author Russ Wallace describes Zenobia as having dark captivating eyes, almost like they sparkle. She’s strikingly beautiful, with bronzed skin and long black hair to the middle of her back. Lorrisa Julianus  plays Zenobia in the musical and looks and plays the part perfectly.

  Zenobia is the deadliest woman who ever lived.

Zenobia learns from her mother in Zenobia - Challenging a Legend

Picture by Howard David Johnson  http://www.howarddavidjohnson.com/Z64.htm

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

Picture by Howard David Johnson http://www.howarddavidjohnson.com/legendary-women.htm

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.

"Be thankful for all the struggles you go through.

They make you stronger, wiser and humble.

Don't let it break you, let it make you." - Unknown

Who is Zenobia? A 3rd century warrior queen from Syria

A recent article on buzzfeed.com talked about the top 11 queens in history and Zenobia ranked #7. Here is the link to the full article:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitequeen/the-definitive-ranking-of-the-11-most-badass-queens-in-histo

"Queen Zenobia ruled the Palmyrene Empire in Roman Syria during the third century. When her husband (King Septimius Odaenathus) died, Zenobia took over. She fought the Romans, conquered Egypt and expanded her empire before eventually being defeated."

Today our world is experiencing so much sadness and injustice, especially in Zenobia’s home country of Syria. My heart goes out to these people and especially the children who are suffering. Here is a full article from abcnews.com:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/envoy-syrian-regime-rebels-face-justice-19739354

Author Russ Wallace was impressed with Zenobia and he decided to write a series following her life story. In Zenobia- Birth of a Legend, we can learn a great deal from Zenobia’s example. Zenobia's experience can even help us today battle for justice.  A novel that not only entertains but educates us and motivates us into action is what we need. Zenobia as a 3^rd century warrior queen fought against Rome and today she would once again battle for justice to free her ancestral homeland Syria. Turning our hearts to our ancestors can help us through these hard times.

Book one, Zenobia – Birth of a Legend is now available at www.geodepress.com ;

http://www.amazon.com=zenobia+birth+of+a+legend;

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94629;  and participating bookstores and libraries.

Book two, Zenobia – Challenging a Legend will be released soon.

Wallace dedicated his first book to: “For oppressed girls and women everywhere. Hang on to your dreams and know that a better world is coming.” I think this book series is not only for strong women everywhere but for all who battle for justice.

Tuesday Teaser - Legendary Women - Zenobia

http://www.howarddavidjohnson.com/legendary-women.htm

The artist Howard David Johnson states, “Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra is one of the grandest & most underrated heroines of antiquity!”

Tuesday Teaser sentences from Zenobia – Challenging a Legend, book two in the series:

  

“But what did he see in her? He was much older than her, maybe forty, so he must have known a great many women. He probably could have, and perhaps had had, any woman he wanted.”

“Tabira laughed at this. “It’s not much of a secret, my young friend. You are probably the most intriguing female he has ever met.”

“On the ride home, Zelina remarked, “It seems that your education here is a bag of figs and scorpions! I had not planned on that.”

“You know she could be dangerous. She reportedly killed eight men on her trip to Egypt.”

Review for Zenobia – Birth of a Legend:

IPBA 24^th annual 2012 Benjamin Franklin Awards – Teen Fiction (13 – 18 years) “Zenobia – Well-done dramatization of an historical figure that may also intrigue YA readers into finding out more about the history of the time (always a plus). There’s a lot of adventure stuffed into the story, but short chapters and clarifying dates help sort through the mass. The relationship between the heroine and her two very difference beaux, the mother-daughter drama, the unusual setting and strong characterizations combine in a fascinating book that sets up further adventures very well.”

About.com has been a great website to research and find interesting articles on Zenobia. Here are some articles I enjoyed:

“Zenobia’s languages likely included Arabic, Greek, Aramaic and Latin. Zenobia’s mother may have been Egyptian; Zenobia was said to be familiar with ancient Egyptian language as well.”http://womenshistory.about.com/od/ancientqueens/a/Zenobia.htm article by Jone Johnson Lewis at about.com

“Throughout history, women warriors have fought and led troops into battle. This partial list of warrior queens and other women warriors runs from the legendary Amazons — who may have been real warriors from the Steppes — to the Syrian queen of Palmyra, Zenobia. Sadly, we know too little about most of these brave warrior women who stood up to the powerful male leaders of their day because history is written by the victors.”
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/womenbiography/tp/030110WomenWarriors.htm by By N.S. Gill