The Child of the Sun by Carmen Sylva
A radiant maiden, the daughter of the Sun, embodies beauty, grace, and power, bringing joy and life to the earth. However, an evil spirit named Strife, envious of her dominion, emerges from the depths of the earth. Strife, driven by curiosity and desire, seeks to conquer her and the paradise she rules. Their confrontation leads to a fierce struggle, where Life initially resists Strife's advances, bolstered by the Sun's support. Yet, as the day wanes, Strife overpowers her, taking her away and plunging the world into desolation. In her absence, Love and Happiness search for Life, eventually discovering her hidden within a rock. They coax her back to the surface, where she gradually regains her strength and vitality, revitalizing the earth. However, Strife, now aware of her return, seeks her out again. He captures her, and together they bear two children: Sorrow and Death. Sorrow, restless and yearning for the earth, wanders endlessly, while Death brings stillness and decay wherever he goes. Life transforms from a radiant maiden into a grave woman, burdened by the realities of Strife, Sorrow, and Death. Despite her struggles, she yearns for the beauty of her past, caught in a cycle of creation and loss, striving to reclaim the paradise that once was.
By Carmen Sylva · First published 1987 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy