Poor wretches, what evil has come on you? Your heads and…
““Poor wretches, what evil has come on you? Your heads and faces and the knees underneath you are shrouded in night and darkness; a sound of wailing has broken out, your cheeks are covered with tears, and the walls bleed, and the fine supporting pillars. All the forecourt is huddled with ghosts, the yard is full of them as they flock down to the underworld and the darkness. The sun has perished out of the sky, and a foul mist has come over.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A vivid depiction of suffering and darkness overwhelming a community, evoking fear and despair.
In simple terms: Despair spreads like darkness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address collective suffering.
Themes
suffering
darkness
despair
Mood
tragic
somber
Type
mythological
literary
When to use this quote
- war zones
- natural disasters
- pandemic response
- refugee crises
Key Concepts
mythology
human condition
catastrophe
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities rebuild after collective trauma?
- What symbols of light can be introduced?
A Different Perspective
Hope and resilience can counteract despair, but may be overlooked.