The Burden of Isis - James Teackle Dennis - Bog

The Burden of Isis is a novel written by James Teackle Dennis. It is a historical fiction set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. The story revolves around the life of a young Egyptian girl named Isis, who is chosen by the goddess Isis to carry out a sacred mission. Isis is born into a family of priests and is trained in the ways of the goddess Isis from a young age. She is chosen by the goddess to find and retrieve a powerful artifact that has been stolen from the temple of Isis. The artifact is believed to have the power to destroy the world, and Isis is the only one who can retrieve it and prevent its misuse. As Isis embarks on her mission, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, danger, and the wrath of the gods. Along the way, she meets a young soldier named Seti, who becomes her ally and helps her in her quest. Together, they navigate the treacherous world of ancient Egypt and face their own personal demons. The Burden of Isis is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and the power of faith. It is a vivid portrayal of ancient Egyptian culture and mythology, with detailed descriptions of the temples, rituals, and beliefs of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, mythology, or ancient Egypt.1910. A part of the Wisdom of the East series, this work discusses the burden of Isis, being the laments of Isis and Nephthys. The two papyri which these chants are found were both discovered in Luxor, Egypt and that relating particularly to Osiris is written in a hand representing an intermediate stage between hieratic and demotic. The chants of Isis were found inside a statue of Osiris, by M. Passalaqua. The date of the texts from which the present translations are made approximates 300 B.C.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.