The Oracles is a novel written by Richard Carlyle. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young woman named Pythia, who is chosen to become the next Oracle of Delphi. Pythia is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who must navigate the dangerous political and social landscape of ancient Greece as she fulfills her duties as the Oracle.As Pythia begins her new role, she quickly realizes that there are many who seek to use her powers for their own gain. She must use her wit and cunning to outsmart those ...
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The Oracles is a novel written by Richard Carlyle. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young woman named Pythia, who is chosen to become the next Oracle of Delphi. Pythia is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who must navigate the dangerous political and social landscape of ancient Greece as she fulfills her duties as the Oracle.As Pythia begins her new role, she quickly realizes that there are many who seek to use her powers for their own gain. She must use her wit and cunning to outsmart those who would manipulate her, while also staying true to her own beliefs and values.Throughout the novel, Pythia's journey is intertwined with that of other historical figures, such as Alexander the Great and Aristotle. The author weaves together a rich tapestry of history, mythology, and politics to create a compelling and engaging story.The Oracles is a thrilling tale of power, ambition, and the struggle for freedom in ancient Greece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the ancient world.1933. The author's sole aim was to bring the truths of the Cosmos, contained in the Oracles of Chaldea to the reader. Contents: Monad-Duad-Triad; Father Mind; Mind-Intelligibles-Intellectuals; Principals; Hecate-Synoches-Teletarches; Soul-Nature; The World; Heaven; Time; Soul-Body-Man; and Demon-Rites.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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