Animals Quote by David Lindorff
““A square space with complicated ceremonies going on in it, the purpose of which is to transform animals into men. Two snakes, moving in opposite directions, have to be got rid of at once. Some animals are there, e.g. foxes and dogs. The people walk around the square and must let themselves be bitten by these animals in each of the four corners . If they run away all is lost. Now the higher animals come on to the scene-bulls and ibexes. Four snakes glide into the four corners. Then the congregation flies out. Two sacrificial priests carry in a huge reptile and with this they touch the forehead of a shapeless animal lump or life-mass. Out of it there instantly rises a human head, transfigured. A voice proclaims: "These are attempts at being.””
About This Quote
A ritual described in symbolic terms where participants undergo trials involving animals and snakes to achieve transformation into humanity.
In simple terms: A symbolic ceremony transforms participants into humans through confronting challenges.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trials as pathways to personal evolution.
Themes
ritual
transformation
challenge
symbolism
mythology
Mood
mysterious
reflective
Type
mythical
symbolic
When to use this quote
- religious ceremony
- performance art
- cultural tradition
- personal growth
Key Concepts
initiation
sacrificial rites
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal challenges mirror this ritual?
- How does confronting fear lead to growth?
A Different Perspective
The description may be overly obscure, limiting practical insight.
