Istar of Babylon: A Phantasy

Name: Istar of Babylon: A Phantasy
Author: Margaret Horton Potter

By Margaret Horton Potter

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A ship-borne merchant and a young companion arrive at a great Babylonian city, and the narrative moves from their voyage to an immersive portrait of urban life. The story examines temples, household routines, and a dominant goddess cult while unfolding episodes of priestly maneuvering, royal presence, military danger, pestilence, and civic festival. Personal relationships, commercial interests, and religious conviction drive characters' choices as political and supernatural pressures converge. The work combines adventure and atmospheric antiquarian detail to show how faith, power, and daily necessities shape a community's fortunes and individual destinies.

About the Author

Margaret Horton Potter

Margaret Horton Potter was an American author known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the realms of fantasy and fiction. Her notable works include "Istar of Babylon: A Phantasy," which showcases her imaginative storytelling and rich world-building. Potter's writing often explores themes of love, adventure, and the supernatural, reflecting the literary trends of her time. In addition to her acclaimed phantasy novel, she authored several other works, such as "The Castle of Twilight" and "The House of de Mailly," which further illustrate her diverse narrative style and creative vision.