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A Modern Priestess of Isis

A Modern Priestess of Isis

Solovyoff, Vsevolod Sergyeevich
Leaf, Walter

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Religious BiographiesAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162610239
ISBN13: 9781162610238
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.92
Height: 0.80 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Modern Priestess of Isis is a book written by Vsevolod Sergyeevich Solovyoff that tells the story of a young woman named Nadia who becomes a priestess of the ancient Egyptian goddess, Isis. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows Nadia's journey as she learns about the ancient religion and becomes initiated into the priesthood. The story begins with Nadia as a young girl who is fascinated by ancient Egyptian mythology and the goddess Isis. She grows up to become a talented dancer and artist, but her true passion lies in the study of ancient religions. When she meets a group of people who worship Isis, she is drawn into their world and becomes a priestess herself. As a priestess, Nadia learns about the rituals and beliefs of the ancient religion and becomes deeply involved in the community. She also faces challenges and obstacles as she tries to balance her modern life with her devotion to the goddess. The book explores themes of spirituality, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It also provides a unique perspective on the ancient religion of Isis and its modern-day practitioners. Overall, A Modern Priestess of Isis is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that offers insight into the world of ancient religion and the people who still practice it today.1895. In this translation of Solovyoff's work, the translator, Walter Leaf, expresses his sense of the extreme literary ability with which Solovyoff has drawn his picture. In his case, which he believed was felt by others, Solovyoff has rather raised than lowered the opinion of Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. That she was an arch impostor was known before, but Leaf's slight acquaintance with her had not enabled him to grasp the secret of the fascination which she exercised over so many of those with whom she came in contact. Still less could the fabulous stories of her admirers explain the riddle. In translating the Modern Priestess of Isis, he felt for the first time that he could see her as a human being, and to some extent sympathize with her in the troubles, the self-made troubles, of her unique career. Whether Solovyoff's story be true or no, Leaf had no doubt of its substantial truth and Mr. Solovyoff has at all events given us a psychological study of extraordinary interest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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