Historical Fiction
A Roman mercenary with memory loss sees gods and supernatural beings in ancient Greece, clinging to identity through daily journals.
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A Roman mercenary with memory loss sees gods and supernatural beings in ancient Greece, clinging to identity through daily journals.
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This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who was fighting in Greece when he received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures, the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the classical landscape. Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a poignantly tenuous hold on h...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual encounters, not explicit or central. To sexual coercion in historical context, not detailed.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battle scenes with graphic injury descriptions; violence is central.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly, not a focus.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol use in social contexts, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Strong presence of ancient Greek religious themes and deities as characters.
Magic & witchcraft
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Supernatural elements tied to gods and rituals, not framed as occult.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor cultural clashes between ancient societies, not central.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of slavery and wartime suffering, recurring but not dominant. To sexual coercion in historical context, not detailed.
Other
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