The Rescue of Europa

The allegory The Rescue of Europa is a collection of three inspiring stories that is a response to old Greek writings called the "Rape of Europa." In ancient Greek mythology, a god named Zeus desires the affection of a beautiful young maiden. By changing himself into a white bull, he deceives the young girl, carries her away on his back, and steals her innocence and purity as her friends look on helplessly. In "The Rescue of Europa," the maiden encounters a love that is strong in the face o...