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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBond, Nelson S.,
_d1908-2006
245 1 4 _aThe judging of the priestess
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Fantastic Adventures April 1940.
490 1 _aMeg (Nelson S. Bond), 2
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-12
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Judging of the Priestess" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction story written during the early 20th century. Set in the 35th century, the narrative follows Meg, a priestess of the matriarchal clan of Jinnia, as she returns home with Daiv, a man from a different tribe, after her pilgrimage to the "Place of the Gods." The book explores themes of gender roles and societal norms, focusing on Meg's dual judgment and the acceptance of her partner in a world where the roles of men and women are sharply defined. The plot unfolds as Meg and Daiv encounter various challenges, including the hostile reception from Meg's clan and the arrival of the Japcans, invaders with advanced weaponry. As tensions rise, Meg must reconcile her love for Daiv with her loyalty to her tribe and navigate the conflicts that arise from their differing beliefs. The story culminates in battles and personal revelations, leading to the eventual acceptance of a new order where men and women can coexist as equals, contrasting with the oppressively matriarchal society Meg initially inhabited. Ultimately, this tale is a testament to the evolution of societal norms and the potential for unity across gender divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cChicago, IL: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1940
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aWar stories
653 _aSex role -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Fiction
653 _aApocalyptic fiction
653 _aRegression (Civilization) -- Fiction
700 1 _aKrupa, Julian S.,
_d1913-1989
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Adventures April 1940.
830 0 _aMeg (Nelson S. Bond), 2
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74025
999 _c114750
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