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“There arose a wild, impetuous, precipitate, mad inexorable, furious, dark, lacerating, merciless, combative, contentious badb, which was shrieking and fluttering over their heads. And there arose also the satyrs, and sprites, and the maniacs of the valleys, and the witches, and goblins, and owls…” quote by Katharine Mary Briggs
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““There arose a wild, impetuous, precipitate, mad inexorable, furious, dark, lacerating, merciless, combative, contentious badb, which was shrieking and fluttering over their heads. And there arose also the satyrs, and sprites, and the maniacs of the valleys, and the witches, and goblins, and owls, and destroying demons of the air and firmament, and the demoniac phantom host; and they were inciting and sustaining valour and battle with them.””

Katharine Mary Briggs

About This Quote

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

A chaotic, fierce, dark force and its monstrous allies incite bravery and battle among people.

In simple terms: Wild darkness fuels conflict and courage.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how fear can both inspire and destroy.

Themes

mythology conflict courage

Mood

dramatic mythic

Type

Demons:1 Heads Arose:0 Valour Battle:0 Maniacs Valleys:0 Badb Shrieking:0

When to use this quote

  • reading epic tales
  • playing role‑playing games
  • studying historical battles

Key Concepts

folklore psychology war studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the dark force symbolize?
  • How does fear motivate bravery?
A Different Perspective

Mythic battles may oversimplify real struggles.

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