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“But his sister, Artemis of the wild, the lady of wild beasts, scolded him bitterly and spoke a word of revilement: 'You run from him, striker from afar...Fool, then why do you wear that bow, which is wind and nothing.” quote by Homer
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““But his sister, Artemis of the wild, the lady of wild beasts, scolded him bitterly and spoke a word of revilement: 'You run from him, striker from afar...Fool, then why do you wear that bow, which is wind and nothing.””

Homer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Artemis scolds a hunter for fleeing, questioning his use of a bow that cannot catch wind.

In simple terms: Fleeing from challenge is mocked by the wild goddess.

Key Takeaway

Face your fears directly.

Themes

mythology heroism nature

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

mythic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hunting
  • personal growth
  • overcoming avoidance

Key Concepts

divine admonition human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What 'bow' do you avoid using?
  • How does fear shape your actions?
A Different Perspective

Mythic lessons may not map to modern life.

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