prophetess

Example Sentences

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This immortal masterpiece, the “Jayaparajaya,” is the work of a prophetess named Pampa Kampana who died in 1565 at the age of 247.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023

It venerates Deborah the prophetess judge and the entrepreneurial Lydia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2018

Greek myths narrate the failure of prediction: For the Trojan prophetess Cassandra, those in power found ways to ignore even her perfect prophecy.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2016

Subliminal Theatre Movement Bazaar puts a contemporary spin on the ancient tale of the Trojan princess and prophetess Cassandra.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2015

Hannah ‘felt in her bones’ that it was going to be an unusually fine day, and she proved herself a true prophetess, for everybody and everything seemed bound to produce a grand success.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott