Catacombs Quote by Anonymous
““Now I ride with the mocking and friendly ghouls on the night-wind, and play by day amongst the catacombs of Nephren-Ka in the sealed and unknown valley of Hadoth by the Nile. I know that light is not for me, save that of the moon over the rock tombs of Neb, nor any gaiety save the unnamed feasts of Nitokris beneath the Great Pyramid; yet in my new wildness and freedom I almost welcome the bitterness of alienage.””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Fictional passage, possibly from a fantasy novel
The speaker embraces alienation and wild freedom, finding solace in darkness and strange feasts.
In simple terms: Embracing alienation brings strange freedom.
Key Takeaway
Accept alienation as a path to freedom.
Themes
alienation
freedom
darkness
wildness
acceptance
Mood
mysterious
introspective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- Creative writing
- role‑playing games
- psychological exploration
- nighttime rituals
Key Concepts
Existential freedom
otherness
mythic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does alienation mean to you?
- How can freedom be found in unfamiliar places?
A Different Perspective
The darkness may also bring isolation and despair.
