Amber D. Schamel - 12 Sisters Who Changed History

12 Sisters Who Changed History by Amber Schamel

By Amber Schamel

Chapter Six Mary & Elizabeth Tudor

Chapter Seven Sarah & Angelina Grimke

Chapter Eight - Conclusion

12 Sisters Photo Gallery

Further Reading

Footnotes

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All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version (Public Domain)

To my sisters, who have been an inspiration, encouragement and joy to me. Youve propelled me to be all I could be. I love yall.

Throughout history, we have seen how one life can change nations, and even the world. From the Garden of Eden, when the decision of one person brought death upon the entire human race, to one man who invented a website that changed the way the world interacts, we see that a single life can bring great change. Think of Moses, who marched into Egypt and set a nation free. William Wilberforce, whose determination finally brought slavery in England to an end. Thomas Edison, whose inventive spirit brought light to dark night and created endless potential. The Wright brothers, who believed it was possible to fly and opened the door of possibility that led us all the way to the moon. History books are filled with such stories. But have you ever considered how a pair of sisters might change history?

In this study, we will meet twelve fascinating women who, united withor againsttheir sister, forged nations, inspired governments, ruled the greatest nations of the time, and changed the course of history. We will discover not only the major events of their lives, but also the relationship they shared with their sister, and how that affected their influence.

Is it possible for a woman to sustain such an impact? Is it possible that sisters have the capability to build or destroy simply by their lives and relationships with each other?

History will tell. And perhaps, along the way, you will be challenged to assess what influence you and your sibling may bestow upon our world. And maybejust maybeyou will find the vision to unite with your own family and take on the evils of the world.

NOTE: For the sake of this ebook, photos have been posted in a photo gallery on our website so it doesnt disrupt the formatting on your device. You can access those photos by clicking on the links throughout the chapters, or by visiting http://www.amberschamel.com/12sisterspics.html

Athena and Artemis (known to the Romans as Minerva and Diana) were the daughters of Zeus in Greek mythology. While these two figures are either legendary women whose deeds were stretched to extraordinary proportions or complete products of imagination, they did affect history, as we will see.

The Birth of Athena

Athena, considered the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and war, was the principal deity of the Greek capital of Athens. Deep in the legends of Greek mythology, we find the story for which Athena is best known. The story of her...ahem...unusual birth.

To view a depiction of Athenas birth, click here to visit the 12 Sisters Gallery.

As the story goes, her fatherthe mighty Zeuswas told that the child he fathered with Metis would be wiser and take the throne from him. This would be just punishment, since Zeus himself had taken the throne from his own father. Cronus, the father of Zeus, swallowed each of his own children after their birth, but Zeus took it one step further and swallowed pregnant Metis. Afterward, he developed a horrible headache from which he could find no relief. He suffered so much that he begged Hephaestus to split his head open to relieve the pressure. When Hephaestus obliged, Athena sprang fully grown, wearing weapons and armor, from the slit in his head. The image of a midwife wielding an axe to split Zeuss head was a popular theme in the art of the ancient Greeks. Athena was often associated with owls, a symbol of wisdom, and olive trees, the symbol of peace. In some accounts, her armor was said to be made of the skin of a giant, hung with tassels of gold.

Of course, such tales are of little interest to us today, except for the fact that they had a tremendous influence upon the Greeks as well as the Romans, who in turn influenced the entire world. Especially America. But well get to that in a moment.

According to the myth, Athena was Zeuss favorite child and had great power. She was even allowed to use her fathers weapons, such as the thunderbolt. Athena was known as the virgin goddess, a warrior maiden and, therefore, had priestesses in her temples. She was widely worshiped but is most commonly remembered for the city of Athens, which emerged about the time that Greece went from monarchy to democracy. Her temple in Athens is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was a religious hub for the Greeks.

Athena was also honored in several other Greek cities, including Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth. She was credited with many inventions, including the bridlewhich gave humans the ability to tame horsesthe ship, and the chariot. Greek mythology credits Athena with creating the very first spider when she went into a rage and cursed a prideful mortal, who then morphed into the awful insect.

The City of Athens

The city of Athens is mentioned in the Scriptures. In Acts chapter 17, Paul was visiting Athens when he noticed an inscription to the unknown god. His heart was grieved for the idolatry of the people, and he delivered one of his most famous sermons there.

The city of Athens seemed to be an intricate piece in the development of democracy in Greece. In fact, some would say that Athens was the founder of democracy.] in the people, Greece may never have become the world influence that it has.

Some of the regulations in American government can be traced directly back to Athens. For example, it was an Athenian custom for payment to be made to those who served on a jury or other such governmental services. The practice of having representatives from each area was also an Athenian idea.

To view a photo of the Athenian coins depicting the goddess, click here.

The Birth of Artemis

Artemis, the huntress, was also known as Diana. Athenas half-sister, she and her twin brother, Apollo, were conceived through the infidelity of Zeus and Leto. Most accounts claim that Hera, the gods true wife, was so angry that she forbade Leto to give birth on solid ground and sent the giant snake Python to chase her and make sure she did not. However, she was able to escape and gave birth on an island near Delos. While the Greek stories vary in facts, it is most commonly stated that Artemis was born first and then acted as midwife as her mother delivered her twin brother, Apollo. It is because of this myth that she was believed to be the goddess of fertility and an aid to women during childbirth. Like her sister Athena, Artemis was favored by Zeus, and while sitting on his knee one day, she asked him to grant her several wishes. One of those wishes was to remain a virgin. According to all the tales, she carefully guarded not only her virtue but that of her followers as well.