Zurga’s Fire
“Zurga’s Fire” by MURRAY LEE. EILAND JR is a historical fantasy novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 12, 2015. This edition spans 258 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on the Getae, a fierce people inhabiting the region around the Lower Danube River, who engage with ancient Greeks and display a martial spirit as described by Herodotus. The story unfolds during the heroic age of Greece, focusing on Orfeo and his warriors as they confront the challenges posed by an expanding Getae empire.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of the Getae’s ruthless tactics, including their methods of incorporating conquered peoples and their disdain for city life. The plot delves into themes of survival and cultural preservation as Orfeo and his warriors face overwhelming odds in their struggle against invasion. The book intertwines elements of myths and legends, providing a rich backdrop for the characters’ conflicts and the historical context of their battles.
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The Getae inhabited the region on either side of the Lower Danube River, in what is today northern Bulgaria and southern Romania. They were in contact with ancient Greeks from an early date. Herodotus – writing in the 5th century BC – extols their martial spirit: “…when it lightens and thunders, they aim their arrows at the sky, uttering threats against the god; and they do not believe that there is any god but their own.” They ruthlessly incorporate conquered people into their society through enslavement, and are prepared to kill those who are not useful to their plans. They have no need for the luxuries of city life. Fighting in troops of mounted archers, they mock individual heroes. Getae have a long history of reducing enemies in deadly hails of arrows while not getting close enough to lose warriors in single combat. Here Orfeo and his warriors must deal with an expanding Getae empire during the heroic age of Greece. Vastly outnumbered, can they stop an invasion that threatens not only their lives, but also their entire culture?
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