Within the Temple of Isis
by OpenStories
Original author: Belle M. Wagner
"Within the Temple of Isis" by Belle M. Wagner is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of spirituality, astrology, and the metaphysical transformation of its characters within the mystical setting of ancient Egyptian practices. The narrative centers around the characters Sarthia and Nu-nah, two individuals whose souls become intertwined within the Temple's sacred rituals. At the start of the novel, the stage is set with a late-night scene where the Priestess reflects on her duties and the pressures of temple life, especially concerning her troubled attendant, Sarthia. As the plot unfolds, Sarthia is plagued by foreboding visions and fears of imminent death, leading to the revelation of a profound cosmic connection between her and the royal Princess Nu-nah. A pivotal moment arises as a powerful transfer of souls is initiated during an encroaching calamity, intertwining the fates of Sarthia and Nu-nah, and changing the course of their lives forever as they navigate their new identities and the depths of love, sacrifice, and destiny entwined in the veils of the Temple of Isis.
Within the Temple of Isis, by Belle M. Wagner. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #17182.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter590 words
- 2.Introduction336 words
- 3.Chapter I: The Revelation of the Astrologer1,186 words
- 4.Chapter II: In the Presence of the Hierophant1,323 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Midnight of the Full Moon1,218 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Within the Adytum1,275 words
- 7.Chapter V: The Transfer1,015 words
- 8.Chapter VI: The Awakening963 words
- 9.Chapter VII: A Visit to the Chief Astrologer1,285 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Princess Nu-Nah1,080 words
- 11.Chapter IX: The Initiation1,720 words
- 12.Chapter X: The Princess' Wedding1,848 words
- 13.Chapter XI: The Retirement2,211 words
- 14.Chapter XII: The Return to a New Life3,901 words