I ventured to place my hand on the large wings that lay…
““I ventured to place my hand on the large wings that lay folded on his breast, and in doing so a slight shock as of electricity passed through me. I recoiled in fear; my host smiled, and as if courteously to gratify my curiosity, slowly expanded his pinions. I observed that his garment beneath them became dilated as a bladder that fills with air. The arms seemed to slide into the wings, and in another moment he had launched himself into the luminous atmosphere, and hovered there, still, and with outspread wings, as an eagle that basks in the sun. Then, rapidly as an eagle swoops, he rushed downwards into the midst of one of the groups, skimming through the midst, and as suddenly again soaring aloft. Thereon, three forms, in one of which I thought to recognise my host’s daughter, detached themselves from the rest, and followed him as a bird sportively follows a bird. My eyes, dazzled with the lights and bewildered by the throngs, ceased to distinguish the gyrations and evolutions of these winged playmates, till presently my host re-emerged from the crowd and alighted at my side.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator experiences a fantastical encounter with winged beings, symbolizing awe, fear, and transcendence.
In simple terms: Encounter with winged beings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace awe and mystery.
Themes
wonder
fear
transcendence
imagination
Mood
mystical
intrigued
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- meditation
- exploring unknown
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
spiritual awakening
human curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the winged host represent?
- How does awe affect personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; literal reading is unlikely.