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She was mocked for her beauty. Belittled for her size. Forgotten in the shadow of her sisters. Until she became legend. In a brutal Greek world ruled by men and gods, Penthesilea is born into the fierce Amazon tribe but struggles to prove herself. Labeled soft and unworthy, she harbors a secret: her father is Ares, the god of war. Fueled by pain and pride, she trains relentlessly—rising to claim her place among warriors. When tragedy shatters her world and war comes for her sisters, Penthesilea sets off on a journey that will test her strength, her loyalty, and her soul.

References to Amazons date back to the time of Plato, who mentions trade between the Amazons and the island nation of Atlantis. In the Iliad, a reference is made to a battle that occurred between the Amazons, an ally of Troy, and a Greek contingent led by the Greek hero, Achilles. The battle ended with the death of the Amazon queen, and therein lies the beginning of my tale.