The final, unfinished novel of the Nobel Prize winning author tells the story of Arieka, a young unattractive girl who is taken under the wing of Ionides, High Priest of Apollo, to be trained as a Pythia, or mouthpiece to the God.
Interior designer Pamela Gray, ready to give up on love, whispers a wish for a man who will treat her like a goddess, that comes to the attention of the goddess Artemis who just happens to be in Las Vegas with her twin brother Apollo, who Artemis decides will be a perfect match for Pam.
Expands on the myth of Phaeton, a young man who undertakes a long and dangerous journey to the gates of dawn to confront the mighty god of the sun, Apollo, and is granted one wish--to drive the chariot of the sun for a day.
Introduces the Greek god Apollo, and describes his origin, adventures, and symbolism; and provides glimpses of ancient Greek culture. Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary.
Retells the myths surrounding the figure of Apollo, the Greek god of medicine and music, protector of flocks and voyagers, the most feared and best loved of all the gods on Mount Olympus.