Eros Quote by E. Llewellyn
““Eros, Lord Phanes, Protogonus, god of love, of Chaos, Gaea, and Tartarus, be merciful: bless these remains of a bear which Hadrian slew on His steed and sacrifices for You; and in consideration of His noble worth true Thy shaft through the smooth purpled loins of that One divine Youth whom He shall love and worship in Truth— forever! ~ Hadrian, ca. 125 CE””
About This Quote
A poetic invocation to Eros, asking for mercy and blessings, blending mythic and personal elements.
In simple terms: Prayer to love deity for mercy.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine love.
Themes
mythology
love
prayer
divine mercy
historical reference
Mood
solemn
reverent
Type
mythic
poetic
When to use this quote
- ritual
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- academic study
Key Concepts
classical myth
ritual
spiritual yearning
literary allusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does invoking myth enhance personal prayer?
- What does 'forever' imply in this context?
A Different Perspective
Complex mythic references may obscure meaning.
![“When Psyche got up to leave, Eros once again mentioned that he would miss her on Sunday."Even if you come on Sunday, I shall not be able to give you what you want. I shall be having my period then & it will be too messy for your liking," his secretary advised him.[MMT]” quote by Nicholas Chong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6e/nicholas-chong-4441_adult-fiction_when-psyche-got-up-to-leave-eros-once-ag_388359.jpg)