![]() ![]() The main difference between Clan and "Others" (Cro-Magnons) is that Clan have access to Genetic Memory, which makes them quick studies for anything their species already knows but very slow to accept innovation or change. Auel goes into great detail on the physiology of these Neanderthals, who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear after their primary deity. Orphaned at five due to an earthquake, she is taken in by a group of Neanderthals. The novels revolve around "Ayla," a Cro-Magnon woman who lived about 30,000 years ago, somewhere near the Black Sea (modern-day Ukraine). The basic idea is a portrayal of life during the Ice Age, but this includes elements of Romance Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, travelogue and Shown Their Work mixed with a lot of Artistic License. ![]() Auel that don't really fit into any one category. ![]()
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