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The High Priestess (II) is the second Major Arcana card in cartomantic Tarot decks. It is based on the 2nd trump of Tarot card packs . In the first Tarot pack with inscriptions, the 18th-century woodcut Tarot de Marseilles , this figure is crowned with the Papal tiara and labelled La Papesse , the Popess , a possible reference to the legend of ...
Lycurgus Consulting the Pythia (1835/1845), as imagined by Eugène Delacroix.. Pythia was the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi.There are more than 500 supposed oracular statements which have survived from various sources referring to the oracle at Delphi.
The High Priestess of Athena Polias held the highest religious office in Ancient Athens. The priesthood was a hereditary position open only to married women, with a lifetime appointment. [1] The officeholder enjoyed great prestige, and played a role in affairs of state which was otherwise closed to women in Ancient Athens; there are several ...
Kelly Link discusses ghosts, the afterlife, and "nighttime logic" in literature.
The Charge of the Goddess (or Charge of the Star Goddess) is an inspirational text often used in the neopagan religion of Wicca.The Charge of the Goddess is recited during most rituals in which the Wiccan priest/priestess is expected to represent, and/or embody, the Goddess within the sacred circle, and is often spoken by the High Priest/Priestess after the ritual of Drawing Down the Moon.
Chelsea Candelario/PureWow. 2. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story.
The job of a priestess, especially the Pythia, was a respectable career for Greek women. Priestesses enjoyed many liberties and rewards for their social position, such as freedom from taxation, the right to own property and attend public events, a salary and housing provided by the state, a wide range of duties depending on their affiliation ...
Read these relatable mental health quotes from actors, authors, poets and mental health advocates that encourage self-care and remind you that you're not alone. ... For premium support please call ...