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“According to the legend an evil old doctor, who called himself God and us dogs, created the first boy in his adolescent image. The boy peopled the garden with male phantoms that rose from his ejaculations. This angered God, who was getting on in years. He decided it endangered his position as…” quote by William S. Burroughs
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“According to the legend an evil old doctor, who called himself God and us dogs, created the first boy in his adolescent image. The boy peopled the garden with male phantoms that rose from his ejaculations. This angered God, who was getting on in years. He decided it endangered his position as CREATOR. So he crept upon the boy and anaesthetized him and made Eve from his rib. Henceforth all creation of beings would process through female channels. But some of Adam's phantoms refused to let God near them under any pretext.”

William S. Burroughs

About This Quote

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

A mythic tale of creation where male and female forces vie for dominance, reflecting power struggles in gender and authority.

In simple terms: Creation myth with gender conflict.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how narratives shape power dynamics.

Themes

creation gender authority myth conflict

Mood

provocative dark introspective

Type

literary mythic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • gender studies
  • philosophical debate
  • cultural critique

Key Concepts

mythology power structures gender politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do myths influence our view of gender roles?
  • What power dynamics are hidden in creation stories?
A Different Perspective

The story may oversimplify complex gender relations.

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