What is "prophetess"

Usage examples of "prophetess".

At the least he did not know that I, the beauteous prophetess who came to Memphis after wanderings through the world, was the same as she who had sat upon the throne of Isis at Philae and whom by chance he had kissed upon the lips.

For many a moon, I know not how many who, having all time at my command, seem to have lost its petty count, I remained there in the temple at Memphis of which soon I became the prophetess and the head of the priestesses.

Ayesha, daughter of Yarab, high-priestess and prophetess of Isis, the wisest and most beauteous woman in the world, one who has never turned to look on man, it is a very small thing indeed, King Tenes.

Strike then through the Veil of Isis and learn whether her prophetess speaks truth.

Queen Isis, one, moreover, who fought for me, her prophetess, upon the seas.

Yonder lady is the prophetess of Isis, Queen of all gods, Queen of Heaven and Earth, and to touch her with an unhallowed hand is a sacrilege that brings death in this world and in that to come everlasting torment.

He took this same prophetess as a gift from Nectanebes, and also wished to strip her in his fashion.

I will cause any who offend you, Prophetess, to die secretly and at once.

But, Prophetess, of this blood I am the last, for because of my beauty as a child the Persian seized me and made of me a dry tree, so that never again will there be one to make offering in the tomb of my forefather, the captain of Aahmes, or to read the story of his deeds that fourteen hundred years ago, while yet living, he caused to be recorded upon his funeral tablet.

At that feast, Prophetess, I myself as Vizier and the head of the world under him, must serve Ochus as his cup-bearer.

Yet ere it is decreed, O Prophetess inspired, let us seek a sign from the Queen immortal that such is her command.

You think me but a woman, but know that here in the shrine of Isis, aye, here in her holy House which you desecrate with revellings and with the flesh of butchered beasts, I, her Prophetess and Oracle, am the very goddess and clothed with her divinity.

Yet, now I ask and, as the Prophetess of Isis, demand the truth of you, her humbler servant.

Isis that once great Khaemuas wore, given to you by the Prophetess of Isis to lift you from the gates of death.

Osiris, Prophetess, and I have heard of priests and priestesses who served her who were also wed.