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Cobwebs Quote by Homer

“Friend, many and many a dream is mere confusion a cobweb of no consequence at all. Two gates for ghostly dreams there are: One gateway of honest horn, and one of ivory. Issuing by the ivory gate are dreams of glimmering illusion, fantasies, but those that come through solid polished horn may be…” quote by Homer
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“Friend, many and many a dream is mere confusion a cobweb of no consequence at all. Two gates for ghostly dreams there are: One gateway of honest horn, and one of ivory. Issuing by the ivory gate are dreams of glimmering illusion, fantasies, but those that come through solid polished horn may be borne out, if mortals only know them.”

Homer

About This Quote

Source Epic: The Odyssey, 8th century BC

Dreams are confusing, divided into illusion (ivory) and solid (horn) realms.

In simple terms: Dreams split between illusion and reality.

Key Takeaway

Discern truth from fantasy.

Themes

mythology dream analysis dualism

Mood

mysterious thoughtful

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • literary study
  • psychology
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolic gates psychic insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which gate influences your decisions?
  • How do you test a dream’s reality?
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