A boy cannot become a man and full member of his tribe until he has caught and tamed a wild stallion and ridden him back to the tribal encampment in triumph. They are the nomads’ most prized property. Horses play a prominent role in this novel. In the course of this larger struggle, two couples fall in love, and their relationships mirror the wonder and sadness of conquest and assimilation. Here they meet Danu and Tilia, son and daughter of the Mother, the wise, benevolent ruler of that city.Īs time goes by, more and more steppe tribes come west seeking riches and domination of the cities, and the western people must decide whether to abide by their peace-loving traditions and surrender to the conquerors, or learn to fight, something even their men have never done. Tarr takes these historical facts and weaves them into an interesting, readable story about Sarama and Agni, offspring of the king of the White Horse tribe of the steppe, who find their way west to the city of Three Birds. and 3000 B.C., these cities were overrun and conquered by tribes of nomadic horsemen from the steppes of Asia. According to the Author’s Note, settlements the size of medieval cities existed in eastern Europe and western Asia from 7000 B.C. It is a vibrant and fascinating portrayal of the conflict that arises when a male-dominated nomadic culture meets a settled, city-dwelling matriarchy. Misogynists, beware, this book is not for you! It is a celebration of big-breasted, powerful women, wild, proud horses, and what happens when men try to break them.
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