The Oracle of Delphi

Greek Myth #2

by Elizabeth Rose

Perseus, demi-god and son of Zeus is on a mission to save his mother's life. He needs to behead Medusa and bring it back to the evil king of Seriphus in a fortnight, or his mother will lose her life.

Princess Andromeda is on a mission of her own. Once thought to be the successor to The Oracle of Delphi, she bravely sits atop the throne over the pit of knowledge in trickery, to get an answer from the oracle herself. She is to be sacrificed to a sea serpent in order to save her village and the oracle tells her only the demi-god Perseus can slay the beast.

When Perseus seeks out the oracle in order to find the abode of Medusa, the feisty Princess Andromeda tries to trick him to go on a quest of her own. But Perseus has no time to lose in the mission of saving his mother.

Shadows of doubt linger and it is certain someone will lose their life with one wrong choice, in The Oracle of Delphi.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Elizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.

Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:

Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest

RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude

Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets

International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude

Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme

Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights

Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales

Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown

Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

And More!

Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:

Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!

Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.

Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Interesting idea. But I had to stop reading after the use of velvet, which wasn't used until 14th century.

Anicent Greeks didn't use it.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the better-know stories of the Greek myths. Perseus, the demi-god son of Zeus and Princess Andromeda of Thessaly. Both of them have been subjects of prophesy from the Oracle of Delphi and are rebelling against their fate.

Perseus has been fated to be the cause of his grandfather, the King of Argos’ death. So he and his mother have been hiding on a small island. He is frustrated and bored as he tries to control his demi-god abilities. Until his uncle King Poldetes orders him to bring back the head of Medusa.

Andromeda, due to her father boasting of her beauty has angered the sea god, Nereus who now demands she be sacrificed to him. Trying to prevent this she runs away, back to the Oracle.

All that sounds like it’d be interesting doesn’t it? But some of it was so silly and ridiculous that I had a hard time following the actual story.

Footnote: 1) Even if we don’t know the actual details, it’s nice to have the stuff between the main myths be filled in making them more real.

Fave scenes: the Oracle speaking to Andromeda, the hornet nest, tricking the Gorgons and Apollo’s help.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting idea, but the romance had almost zero organic development and some of the early "steamy" scenes were laughable.

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

There have been a number of adaptions of the tale of Perseus and Andromeda, one of the better-known stories in Greek mythology. The adventure, action, and danger in defeating a Titan and rescuing damsels in distress are all here. Elizabeth Rose adds a romantic touch and a surprise or two. I found her take on the story interesting and entertaining.

[Vikas Datta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good re-telling of the Perseus story even if it leans too much towards the romantic genre

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for a story that has been on tv but this is a little different. I would still recommend the story since it does not follow the norm.