Ancient priestess

Embodied in sacred grace, the woman priestess stands as a beacon of ancient wisdom and divine serenity.

An ancient oracle told by a Pythian priestess says, “But when the time shall come that the female conquers in battle, driving away the male, and wins great glory in Argos, then many wives of the Argives shall tear both cheeks in their mourning.”

John Collier (January 27, 1850 - April 11, 1934) was a leading English artist and author. He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, and was one of the most prominent portrait painter of his generation. Both his marriages were to daughters of Thomas Henry Huxley. He studied painting at the Munich Academy where he enrolled on April 14, 1875at the age of 25. [Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide - Oil on Canvas, 16 x 8 cm]

When Alethe arrived at a suitable age, she was taught, like other children of the priestesses, to take a share in the service and ceremonies of the shrines.

Embrace the essence of an earth priestess with a Taurus-inspired leaf gown, set amidst an ancient forest, capturing natural elegance and serene editorial charm.