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“Under the caverned pyramids great Set coils asleep; Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep. I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!” quote by Robert E. Howard
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““Under the caverned pyramids great Set coils asleep; Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep. I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!””

Robert E. Howard

About This Quote

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

A dark, mythic chant summons a powerful, vengeful entity from hidden depths.

In simple terms: A hidden force is called upon for revenge.

Key Takeaway

Beware invoking forces you cannot control.

Themes

mythology revenge darkness

Mood

ominous dramatic

Type

mythic poetic

When to use this quote

  • fantasy literature
  • rituals
  • evil antagonists
  • psychological horror

Key Concepts

ancient deities ritual magic power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives the desire for vengeance?
  • Can power be harnessed responsibly?
A Different Perspective

The chant may unleash unintended consequences.

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