Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831–1891) was a seminal figure in the founding of the modern esoteric tradition known as Theosophy. Born in Yekaterinoslav, then part of the Russian Empire, Blavatsky exhibited a deep interest in spiritual matters from an early age. Her extensive travels brought her into contact with various wisdom traditions and esoteric teachings, which informed her later work. In 187...