I am a black stone, the size of a kitchen stove. They wash…
““I am a black stone, the size of a kitchen stove. They wash me in the stream every summer and sing over me. I am skulls and cocks, spring rain and the blood of the bull. Virgins lie with strangers in my name, the young priests throw pieces of themselves at my stone feet. I am white corn, and the wind in the corn, and the earth whereof the corn stands up, and the blind worms rolled in an oozy ball of love at the corn's roots. I am rut and flood and honeybees.””
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, symbolic description of a sacred stone embodying cycles of nature, fertility, and ritual.
In simple terms: A stone representing natural cycles and rituals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the interconnectedness of life’s cycles.
Themes
nature
ritual
fertility
symbolism
cycle
Mood
mysterious
reflective
ritualistic
Type
mythic
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- agricultural festivals
- ritual ceremonies
- seasonal rites
- environmental storytelling
Key Concepts
mythology
ecology
ritual practice
symbolic representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this imagery shape your view of nature’s cycles?
- What personal rituals connect you to the earth?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too obscure for readers unfamiliar with mythic symbolism.