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“...and once he folded his inky wings on the roof of a temple and laughed aloud at men's notions of the gods.” quote by Tanith Lee
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““...and once he folded his inky wings on the roof of a temple and laughed aloud at men's notions of the gods.””

Tanith Lee

About This Quote

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

A character laughs at human attempts to define gods after folding his wings on a temple roof.

In simple terms: He mocks human ideas of gods.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about divinity.

Themes

mythology hubris humor

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • creative writing
  • philosophical reflection

Key Concepts

theology humanism skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we create gods?
  • How does satire affect faith?
A Different Perspective

Humor can trivialize deep beliefs.

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