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“She was ... the arch personification of the power of Space, Time, and Matter, within whose bound all beings arise and die: the substance of their bodies, configurator of their lives and thoughts, and receiver of their dead. And everything having form or name-including God personified as good or…” quote by Joseph Campbell
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“She was ... the arch personification of the power of Space, Time, and Matter, within whose bound all beings arise and die: the substance of their bodies, configurator of their lives and thoughts, and receiver of their dead. And everything having form or name-including God personified as good or evil, merciful or wrathful-was her child, within her womb.”

Joseph Campbell

About This Quote

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

The quote portrays the universe as a mother figure embodying space, time, and matter, giving rise to all existence and encompassing both good and evil within her womb.

In simple terms: The universe is a nurturing mother of all things.

Key Takeaway

View existence as interconnected and emergent from a single source.

Themes

mythology cosmology creation duality interconnectedness

Mood

wonderful inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing
  • environment
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

symbolism archetype philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does seeing the universe as a mother change your perception of life?
  • How can mythic language coexist with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may ignore scientific explanations of the universe and can be culturally specific.

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