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The Pregnant King
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"‘I am not sure that I am a man,’ said Yuvanashva. ‘I have created life outside me as men do. But I have also created life inside me, as women do. What does that make me? Will a body such as mine fetter or free me?’"
Among the many hundreds of characters who inhabit the Mahabharata, perhaps the world’s greatest epic and certainly one of the oldest, is Yuvanashva, a childless king, who accidentally drinks a magic potion meant to make his queens pregnant and gives birth to a son. This extraordinary novel is his story. It is also the story of his mother Shilavati, who cannot be king because she is a woman; of young Somvat, who surrenders his genitals to become a wife; of Shikhandi, a daughter brought up as a son, who fathers a child with a borrowed penis; of Arjuna, the great warrior with many wives, who is forced to masquerade as a woman after being castrated by a nymph; of Ileshwara, a god on full-moon days and a goddess on new-moon nights; and of Adi-natha, the teacher of teachers, worshipped as a hermit by some and as an enchantress by others.
Building on Hinduism’s rich and complex mythology - but driven by a very contemporary sensibility - Devdutt Pattanaik creates a lush and fecund work of fiction in which the lines are continually blurred between men and women, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. Confronted with such fluidity the listener is drawn into Yuvanashva’s struggle to be fair to all - those here, those there, and all those in between.
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- A Captivating Guide to the Last Imperial Dynasty to Rule Russia and the Impact the Romanov Family Had on Russian History
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Jason Zenobia
- Duración: 3 h y 22 m
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An undoubtedly interesting, exciting, and dramatic chapter of Russian history was when it was ruled over by the Romanov dynasty. This powerful ruling family came to power shortly after the frightening rule of a legendary figure in Russian history: Ivan the Terrible. After murdering his own son and unborn grandson, Ivan died without an heir, resulting in the formation of a new dynasty. This was the Romanov family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- De Hugo 719 en 05-02-22
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Greek Mythology
- The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
- De: Liv Albert
- Narrado por: Liv Albert
- Duración: 4 h y 56 m
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Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore! In Greek Mythology, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Refresher or Introduction to Greek Mythology
- De caitlin herrington en 03-30-21
De: Liv Albert
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Viking Sagas
- The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context
- De: Matt Clayton
- Narrado por: Michael Reaves
- Duración: 3 h y 12 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 40
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 37
The period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the 11th is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. This volume presents a version of Ragnar’s saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The adventures of Ivar
- De Vernia Peasley en 06-22-20
De: Matt Clayton
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Greek Mythology
- Captivating Stories of the Ancient Olympians and Titans
- De: Ross Tanner
- Narrado por: JD Kelly
- Duración: 1 h y 29 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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This book contains a brief but unconventional look at the Titans and Olympian gods of Greek mythology. Brief, because a thorough treatment of these legendary super beings could take thousands of hours. Unconventional, because digging for truth is far more interesting than reciting old stories which have little relevance to us today. Attempting to reveal some semblance of truth brings the stories to life. It gives them relevance to our modern world. Here, we will look at many of the more fascinating stories.
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5 out of 5 stars
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very good
- De Janet Crawford en 12-02-17
De: Ross Tanner
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Wessex
- A Captivating Guide to an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of England and Its Rulers such as Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Athelstan
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Colin Fluxman
- Duración: 3 h y 16 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 19
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The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex was created through conquest by the Germanic tribe known as the Gewisse. For the following 500 years, this kingdom went through various transformations. Some even argue that those transformations were nothing more than the natural development of a society. However, while the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms prospered and rose to be a significant power in the region, just to fall from grace and be consumed in the events of the period, Wessex pressed on.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Academic and emotional appreciation for this book
- De Gretchen en 10-10-23
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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I
- The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History
- De: Tracy Borman
- Narrado por: Tracy Borman
- Duración: 8 h y 49 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 104
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Anne Boleyn may be best known for losing her head, but as Tudor expert Tracy Borman reveals in a book that recasts British history, her greatest legacy lies in the path-breaking reign of her daughter, Elizabeth.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Brimming with Inaccuracies
- De Marie A. en 06-20-23
De: Tracy Borman
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Fifth Sun
- A New History of the Aztecs
- De: Camilla Townsend
- Narrado por: Christina Delaine
- Duración: 12 h y 2 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 241
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 204
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For the first time, in Fifth Sun, the history of the Aztecs is offered in all its complexity based solely on the texts written by the indigenous people themselves. Camilla Townsend presents an accessible and humanized depiction of these native Mexicans, rather than seeing them as the exotic, bloody figures of European stereotypes.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Ethnocentric ethnohistory
- De Jeffrey D en 03-24-21
De: Camilla Townsend
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Emperors of Rome: Julius Caesar, Constantine, Nero, Caligula, and More
- De: Kelly Mass, Summaries from History
- Narrado por: Miriam Webster
- Duración: 3 h y 38 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 101
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What do you know about the emperors of Rome? Rome had good and bad emperors, selfish and selfless ones. Some were wise, others were foolish. And each left their legacy and their imprint on historical concepts of the Roman empire itself. In this book, we will explore the details of a number of these emperors, especially some of the best-known ones that have been hand-picked by the editors of this book.
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5 out of 5 stars
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That's interesting
- De Bettie en 10-05-19
De: Kelly Mass, y otros
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The Roman Emperors
- Hadrian, Constantine the Great, Commodus, Caracalla, Etc.
- De: Coby Evans
- Narrado por: Adam Forsyth
- Duración: 3 h y 34 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 103
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This guide will guide you to the right knowledge about all the historical details you need to know about Nero, Caligula, Hadrian, Commodus, Constantine the Great, Caracalla, Marcus Aurelius, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and others. Some were pure evil, abusive, and sheer dictators with their own self-interest that was their only focus. Others had the best intentions for the empire. These emperors left their mark on the people, the history of the entire empire, and the cultural influence the Romans had on us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- De Ruth en 01-10-20
De: Coby Evans
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Mythology
- A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, and Norse Mythology
- De: Matt Clayton
- Narrado por: JD Kelly
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 61
Discover captivating beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Vikings in this book on mythology that contains three manuscripts. The first manuscript in this bundle is the best-seller called Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Where did the time Go?
- De Kenyon Martin en 04-17-18
De: Matt Clayton
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The Iliad
- De: Homer, Stephen Mitchell - translator
- Narrado por: Alfred Molina
- Duración: 16 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 382
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 341
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The power and the beauty of The Iliad resound again across 2,700 years in Stephen Mitchell's exciting new translation, as if the lifeblood of its heroes Achilles and Patroclus, Hector and Priam flowed in every word. And we are there with them amid the horror and ecstasy of war, carried along by a poetry that lifts even the most devastating human events into the realm of the beautiful.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Riveting
- De Tad Davis en 10-23-11
De: Homer, y otros
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Domina
- The Women Who Made Imperial Rome
- De: Guy de la Bédoyère
- Narrado por: Julian Elfer
- Duración: 12 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 48
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Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero - these are the names history associates with the early Roman Empire. Yet, not a single one of these emperors was the blood son of his predecessor. In this captivating history, a prominent scholar of the era documents the Julio-Claudian women whose bloodline, ambition, and ruthlessness made it possible for the emperors' line to continue. Eminent scholar Guy de la Bedoyere, author of Praetorian, asserts that the women behind the scenes - including Livia, Octavia, and the elder and younger Agrippina - were the true backbone of the dynasty.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fills a Large Gap in Roman History!
- De John Allred en 12-01-19
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Scourge of Henry VIII
- The Life of Marie de Guise
- De: Melanie Clegg
- Narrado por: Anne Flosnik
- Duración: 7 h y 37 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Mary, Queen of Scots continues to intrigue both historians and the general public - but the story of her mother, Marie de Guise, is much less well known. A political power in her own right, she was born into the powerful and ambitious Lorraine family, spending her formative years at the dazzling, licentious court of François I. Although briefly courted by Henry VIII, she instead married his nephew, James V of Scotland, in 1538.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Find a Better Bio
- De Amazon Customer en 04-14-20
De: Melanie Clegg
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The Plantagenets
- People & Places
- De: iMinds
- Narrado por: Ellouise Rothwell
- Duración: 8 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 145
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The House of Plantagenet was a royal house of 15 monarchs who ruled England from 1154-1485. The Plantagenets originally came from France, where they ruled a county called Anjou. They were a strange and powerful family, complex and prone to insanity. Their founder, Count Fulk III (known as "The Black"), had his wife burned at the stake in her wedding dress when he discovered she was sleeping with a goatherd.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Major error
- De Anna Goforth en 02-05-21
De: iMinds
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A Brief History of the Vikings
- Brief Histories
- De: Jonathan Clements
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 8 h y 53 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 77
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 67
Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe. Their influence and expeditions extended from Newfoundland to Baghdad, their battles were as far-flung as Africa and the Arctic. But were they great seafarers or desperate outcasts, noble heathens or oafish pirates, the last pagans or the first of the modern Europeans?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- De Jean en 05-09-13
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When Women Ruled the World
- De: Kara Cooney
- Narrado por: Kara Cooney
- Duración: 9 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,952
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This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra - women who ruled with real power - and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today. Female rulers are a rare phenomenon - but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in a male-dominated society. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office?
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Thoroughly Feminist Review of Ancient Egypt
- De Morgan en 03-07-19
De: Kara Cooney
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Pregnant King
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- Laura Danforth
- 12-03-19
please build in pauses
awesome book dealing with trans issues from a traditional standpoint. audible it would be helpful if you allowed for pauses after chapters finish. thanks
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- Lakshmi N.
- 09-05-20
Vulgar Content
Too much vulgarity. Couldn’t play in car or when kids were around. Could have been written without the vulgarity.
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