Decree Quote by H. Rider Haggard
““I make a decree, and it shall be published from the mountains to the mountains; your names, Incubu, Macumazahn, and Bougwan, shall be "hlonipa" even as the names of dead kings, and he who speaks them shall die. So shall your memory be preserved in the land for ever.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: King Solomon's Mines, 1885
A ruler declares eternal honor for certain names, threatening death to anyone who speaks them, ensuring their memory lives forever.
In simple terms: A decree makes names immortal but punishes those who utter them.
Key Takeaway
Respect the power of words and legacy.
Themes
authority
memory
legacy
punishment
mythology
Mood
solemn
foreboding
reflective
Type
historical
mythic
cautionary
When to use this quote
- ritual proclamations
- historical narratives
- cultural preservation
- political warnings
Key Concepts
cultural myth
political power
eternal remembrance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to preserve memory through fear?
- Can honor be maintained without intimidation?
A Different Perspective
Such harsh penalties may foster fear and suppress truth.
