Sometimes by luck, sometimes by devoted research, a piece of pre-history-unknown for several thousand years-comes into focus to change how we might understand one of the most famous epics of all time.The narrative of Odysseus and his adventures-the Odyssey-has been a staple of ancient storytelling for millennia, but now the account of his sailing the Mediterranean has a new version: a woman has sneaked on board, in disguise. Not just any woman, but his own sister.Based on research in Greece and other locations, Luan Brunson Haynes has given us more than a glimpse of the primitive world. She has written a lively and entertaining tale of the fearless and beautiful Ktimene and her family. Come along on her far-flung journeys as this Grecian princess learns from her various roles-wife, mother, trader, hostage, heiress, protector, storyteller, ruler-and watches her children grow up to travel the known world and beyond.Through the twists and turns of fate, Ktimene is indeed the founder of civilizations.