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“Gods are but greater demons, the Cishaurim said, hungers across the surface of eternity, wanting only to taste the clarity of our souls. Can you not see this?” quote by R. Scott Bakker
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“Gods are but greater demons, the Cishaurim said, hungers across the surface of eternity, wanting only to taste the clarity of our souls. Can you not see this?”

R. Scott Bakker

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

Divine beings are portrayed as monstrous, suggesting that power can corrupt even the sacred.

In simple terms: Gods are depicted as monstrous demons.

Key Takeaway

Question the nature of power.

Themes

myth corruption divine power

Mood

dark thought‑provoking

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious belief
  • moral dilemmas
  • fantasy worldbuilding

Key Concepts

theology philosophy of evil

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does power change perception of the divine?
  • Can evil be purely external?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex theology.

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