The Smoky God 9789358019216 The story follows the life

The story follows the life of a young woman from the islands

the emperor's favored consort gives birth to a son whose status is both elevated and precarious due to courtly jealousies

Cyril Bailey's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis offer readers with a deeper understanding of the religious foundations that formed the Roman Empire and its enduring effect on Western culture

and jealousy intertwine

Paul Rodney

The Smoky God 9789358019216 The story follows the lifeThe smoky god or a voyage to the inner world introduces a visionary account of a hidden realm said to exist beneath the surface of the Earth, presented as a reflective narrative that challenges familiar ideas of geography and human experience. The story unfolds through the recollections of an aging traveler who claims to have reached a vast inner domain illuminated by a radiant central source, regarded by its inhabitants as a powerful guiding