Winged Pharaoh
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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A sweeping work of historical fiction and metaphysical adventure, Winged Pharaoh chronicles the life of Sekeeta, a princess of ancient Egypt who is trained as a co-ruler and high priestess, gifted with the ability to travel beyond the physical world into the realms of spirit. Joan Grant claimed the novel was not fiction at all, but a far memory — a vivid recollection of her own past life in Egypt some four thousand years ago — lending the narrative an uncanny sense of authenticity and spiritual authority. The story details Sekeeta's rigorous initiations, her mastery of the mysteries of life and death, and her ultimate ascension to the role of Pharaoh, all rendered in prose that is lyrical, visionary, and deeply sincere. Rich with the rituals, beliefs, and daily textures of ancient Egyptian civilization, the work presents a portrait of a world in which the soul's journey is as real and consequential as any earthly duty. Winged Pharaoh stands as a remarkable fusion of spiritual philosophy and immersive storytelling, captivating readers drawn to mysticism, ancient history, and the enduring question of what lies beyond death.
Author: Joan Grant
Format: Paperback
Published: 1985, Ariel Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A sweeping work of historical fiction and metaphysical adventure, Winged Pharaoh chronicles the life of Sekeeta, a princess of ancient Egypt who is trained as a co-ruler and high priestess, gifted with the ability to travel beyond the physical world into the realms of spirit. Joan Grant claimed the novel was not fiction at all, but a far memory — a vivid recollection of her own past life in Egypt some four thousand years ago — lending the narrative an uncanny sense of authenticity and spiritual authority. The story details Sekeeta's rigorous initiations, her mastery of the mysteries of life and death, and her ultimate ascension to the role of Pharaoh, all rendered in prose that is lyrical, visionary, and deeply sincere. Rich with the rituals, beliefs, and daily textures of ancient Egyptian civilization, the work presents a portrait of a world in which the soul's journey is as real and consequential as any earthly duty. Winged Pharaoh stands as a remarkable fusion of spiritual philosophy and immersive storytelling, captivating readers drawn to mysticism, ancient history, and the enduring question of what lies beyond death.