919 3f74b19c-daeb-4c18-a999-2c5b5ab43eb7 Priestess of Avalon Marion Zimmer Bradley Diana L. Paxson calibre (0.6.35) [http://calibre-ebook.com] 2002-07-02T00:00:00 UND EDITORIAL REVIEW: Not since *The Mists of Avalon* has there been such a powerful and mesmerizing portrait of goddess-powered womanhood and women's spirituality. In Priestess of Avalon, the legendary Marion Zimmer Bradley once again reaches back in time to create a magnificent prequel to her undying classic of Camelot.*Priestess of Avalon* tells the timeless story of Eilan-known to the Romans as Helena-a British princess raised on the holy isle of Avalon as she grows from maiden to mother to wise woman. It is Helena's destiny-at a crucial turning point in Western history-to bridge the pagan world of the goddess and the new Christian empire founded by her own son, Constantine. When Helena embarks on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land she will find the intrinsic truth that transcends both the old religion and the new.The legions of fans who cherish *The Mists of Avalon* will find its promise brought to rich fulfillment in *Priestess of Avalon*. For those new to the series, undreamed-of enchantment awaits. Abridged. Four Cassettes, six hours Roc 9780451458629 Fantasy Epic General Fiction Fantasy - General Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction - Fantasy Fantasy fiction Historical Great Britain Merlin (Legendary character) Historical fiction Avalon (Legendary place) Constantius Britons Druids and Druidism Romans - Great Britain Helena Women priests Romans Great Britain - History - Roman period 55 B.C.-449 A.D Christian women saints