Earthsong Series by Mary Mackey

Volume One of The Earthsong Trilogy evokes the moment in pre-history when marauding nomads brought horses, male gods, and war to a goddess-worshipping Europe that had known peace for thousands of years. Against this perilous backdrop, a passionate, dangerous love develops between Marrah, a gifted priestess, and Stavan, one of the invading warriors. "A researcher's precision combined with storytelling magic."--Marija Gimbutas, author of The Civilization of the Goddess"Vivid, dramatic, compelling... moreVolume One of The Earthsong Trilogy evokes the moment in pre-history when marauding nomads brought horses, male gods, and war to a goddess-worshipping Europe that had known peace for thousands of years. Against this perilous backdrop, a passionate, dangerous love develops between Marrah, a gifted priestess, and Stavan, one of the invading warriors. "A researcher's precision combined with storytelling magic."--Marija Gimbutas, author of The Civilization of the Goddess"Vivid, dramatic, compelling."--Marge Piercy, author of Woman on the Edge of Time less

As nomad invaders ride south to attack the peaceful, goddess-worshipping people of Shara, the preistess Marrah is initiated into the cult of the Dark Mother. Armed with powerful magic, she and her nomad lover, Stavan, must fight for the survival of their children and their people. Volume two of The Earthsong Trilogy. "A heart-pounding evocation...whose lessons lie in the hearts of the characters." --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul."Literary grace and powerful storytelling... moreAs nomad invaders ride south to attack the peaceful, goddess-worshipping people of Shara, the preistess Marrah is initiated into the cult of the Dark Mother. Armed with powerful magic, she and her nomad lover, Stavan, must fight for the survival of their children and their people. Volume two of The Earthsong Trilogy. "A heart-pounding evocation...whose lessons lie in the hearts of the characters." --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul."Literary grace and powerful storytelling." --Theodore Roszak less

In the year 4300 B.C., a young woman named Keshna comes of age as a female warrior and daring avenger. When the nomad diviner Changar kidnaps Queen Marrah's son Keru, Keshna vows to hunt Changar down, but Changar has put Keru into a trance, taken possession of his soul, and turned him against his own people. Volume three of The Earthsong Trilogy. "Mackey combines a researcher's precision with storytelling magic." --Marija Gimbutas, author of The Civilization of the Goddess."Heart-pounding.. moreIn the year 4300 B.C., a young woman named Keshna comes of age as a female warrior and daring avenger. When the nomad diviner Changar kidnaps Queen Marrah's son Keru, Keshna vows to hunt Changar down, but Changar has put Keru into a trance, taken possession of his soul, and turned him against his own people. Volume three of The Earthsong Trilogy. "Mackey combines a researcher's precision with storytelling magic." --Marija Gimbutas, author of The Civilization of the Goddess."Heart-pounding..." --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul. less