Deserts Yondo Quote by Clark Ashton Smith
““The sand of the desert of Yondo is not as the sand of other deserts; for Yondo lies nearest of all to the world’s rim; and strange winds, blowing from a gulf no astronomer may hope to fathom, have sown its ruinous fields with the grey dust of corroding planets, the black ashes of extinguished suns. The dark orb-like mountains which rise from its wrinkled and pitted plain are not all its own, for some are fallen asteroids. - The Abominations of Yondo ””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Abominations of Yondo, 1935
The desert Yondo is uniquely alien, with strange winds and ruins formed by cosmic forces beyond human comprehension.
In simple terms: Yondo desert is alien with strange winds and cosmic ruins.
Key Takeaway
Respect nature’s unknown mysteries.
Themes
fantasy
cosmic horror
environment
Mood
mysterious
foreboding
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- world‑building
- creative writing
Key Concepts
alien landscapes
cosmic forces
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Yondo symbolize?
- How do we confront the unknowable?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may be limited by human perspective.
