The Arsinoe

Spring in East Texas …

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 The ArsinoeLeave a comment

We took off from our every day routine in March, and headed for East Texas. Pittsburgh, Texas area to be exact, well-known by their famous hot links. Springtime is so beautiful in East Texas. The Azaleas are in bloom everywhere, and the Wisteria mysteriously takes over dying trees and structures, splashing lavender color grape like [...]

Arsinoe II was a Ptolemaic Greek Princess of Ancient Egypt born 316 BC. She was the first daughter of Pharaoh Ptolemy I Soter. At 15, she was given in marriage to King Lysimachus (who was 60). She had 3 sons, who eventually were killed due to political maneuvering. She eventually fled to Alexandria, where her brother, Ptolemy II Philadelphus protected, and married her. They shared a joint, co-rulership. She shared in all ruler titles and roles, as well as won several chariot races in the Olympic Games, near 272 BC. She was 44 years old. Of all the reknown ancient women I've studied, Arsinoe II captured my interest and my heart ... thus, the pen name and alias.