Steadfast love Quote by Bridget Haggerty
““She then pulled him to the ground and clasped him in her arms. Immediately, the cry went up: "Tam Lin is away!" The Elf Queen's black horse reared and she pulled him to a halt. Turning, she cast her mesmerizing emerald eyes toward Janet and Tam Lin. As Janet held Tam Lin fast, the Elf Queen put a spell upon them. Tam Lin shrank and became a small, scaly lizard which Janet clutched to her breast. Janet then felt a slithering sensation through her fingers. The lizard had become a cold, slippery snake which she gripped tightly, even as it coiled around her neck. Suddenly, a searing pain ran through her hands. The snake had been turned into a red-hot cinder. Tears of agony ran down her cheeks, but still, Janet held on to Tam Lin and would not let him go. At last, the Elf Queen knew that she had lost Tam Lin because of the steadfast love of a mortal woman. She then shaped him in Janet's arms in his own form - as naked as the day he was born. In triumph, Janet covered Tam Lin with her cloak.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tam Lin retelling, 2025 (fiction)
A mortal woman's steadfast love transforms a cursed creature, defeating a queen's spell.
In simple terms: Love can break curses and transform.
Key Takeaway
Love fiercely; trust love’s power.
Themes
love
sacrifice
magic
transformation
Mood
mythic
dramatic
romantic
Type
Steadfast love:1
Elf Queen:1
Snake Turned:1
Lizard Janet:1
Janet Clutched:1
Queen Spell:1
When to use this quote
- relationship crises
- personal sacrifice
- spiritual trials
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
heroic devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does steadfast love mean to you?
- How can you protect loved ones in danger?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not overcome all obstacles.
