It was a cruel fate, Yet not so cruel as Mago's will be. I…
“It was a cruel fate, Yet not so cruel as Mago's will be. I promise you that, by the old gods and the new, by the lamb god and the horse god and every god that lives. I swear by the Mother of Mountains and the Womb of the World. Before I am done with them, Mago and Ko Jhaqo will plead for the mercy they showed Eroeh.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker vows to invoke many deities to punish Mago and Ko Jhaqo for their cruelty, promising divine retribution.
In simple terms: The speaker swears by many gods to punish the cruel.
Key Takeaway
Invoke higher powers against injustice.
Themes
justice
revenge
mythology
faith
power
Mood
determined
defiant
mythic
Type
proverbial
dramatic
mythic
When to use this quote
- ritual curse
- conflict resolution
- storytelling
- character motivation
Key Concepts
divine oath
mythic justice
moral retribution
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the speaker to seek divine vengeance?
- Can mortal vows truly influence divine will?
A Different Perspective
The oath may fail if the gods are indifferent or absent.