Popess

Translation of "popess" into Russian

Noun

popess

popesses pl

Medieval chronicles tell of a popess who concealed her gender until childbirth exposed her secret.

Средневековые хроники рассказывают о папессе, скрывавшей свой пол, пока роды не раскрыли её тайну.

Additional translations

Верховная жрица

Название карты таро

Noun

A woman pope; specifically, the legendary Pope Joan who was said to have reigned in the Middle Ages.

Medieval chronicles tell of a popess who concealed her gender until childbirth exposed her secret.

(Tarot) The High Priestess card, sometimes titled "The Popess" in historical decks.

She interpreted the Popess as a sign of hidden wisdom in the tarot spread.