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I myself have seen this woman draw the stars from the sky…

“I myself have seen this woman draw the stars from the sky; she diverts the course of a fast-flowing river with her incantations; her voice makes the earth gape, it lures the spirits from the tombs, send the bones tumbling from the dying pyre. At her behest, the sad clouds scatter; at her behest…” quote by Tibullus
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““I myself have seen this woman draw the stars from the sky; she diverts the course of a fast-flowing river with her incantations; her voice makes the earth gape, it lures the spirits from the tombs, send the bones tumbling from the dying pyre. At her behest, the sad clouds scatter; at her behest, snow falls from a summer's sky.””

Tibullus

About This Quote

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

The poem portrays a woman whose magical powers can alter nature and summon spirits, showing awe of feminine mystique.

In simple terms: A powerful woman can command natural and supernatural forces.

Key Takeaway

Respect the strength of mystic feminine energy.

Themes

mythology power feminine mystique

Mood

mysterious reverent

Type

poetic mythic

When to use this quote

  • rituals
  • storytelling
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

nature manipulation spiritual influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this myth say about gender and power?
  • How can we honor the creative force within?
A Different Perspective

Such abilities are symbolic, not literal.

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