The Oracle Betrayed

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by Catherine Fisher

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I wonder what is the main setting of the book?
Yes Sen Several concepts are borrowed from Mesopotamian culture, such as the Ziggurat and lapis lazuli. Also, the scribes seem to be very important, just like…moreSeveral concepts are borrowed from Mesopotamian culture, such as the Ziggurat and lapis lazuli. Also, the scribes seem to be very important, just like they were in Mesopotamia.

The word Archon is of Greek origin, and the concept of oracle originated in classical antiquity. If my memory serves me right, the architecture of the Island is also similar to that of Ancient Greece.

There's a desert, scorpions and the scribes use papyrus for writing. These elements were borrowed from Ancient Egypt.(less)
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