She's who I was named for...
Though I really, REALLY feel for the first Queen (I'm sure Vashti and Esther sat down later and said "For HIM I shaved my legs!?!?")
Seriously,
My favorite experiences have been in the 'harem'....it's nothing like the myth.
Esther and Solomon -- works of literature/scripture not recommended for the prudish/self-righteous at heart. On the other hand, nothing beats Judges 19 for gratuitous violence, rape, homosexuality, and snuff-porn. In fact, Judges 19:28-29 still makes me want to vomit and is the first thing that popped into my head when I read this thread.
