The Golden Bull

The Golden Bull

The Golden Bull takes place in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought.

Jomar and Zefa’s father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them.

At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah’s household.

Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, must play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur.

• Author Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines life in ancient Ur, along with the harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.