Prayer Quote by Ovid
““She made up prayers and said them, Worshipping unknown gods with unknown singing, Her customary magic, which would cover The white moon’s face and darken the sun with cloud.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Metamorphoses" Book 1, translated by A.D. Melville, 1897
The speaker describes creating improvised prayers to unknown deities, using magical words that can obscure the moon and cloud the sun.
In simple terms: Improvised prayers mask reality.
Key Takeaway
Use words wisely to shape perception.
Themes
mythology
magic
language
Mood
mysterious
contemplative
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- writing
- ceremony
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
ritual
symbolic power
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the unknown represent for you?
- How can language alter your view of reality?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on magical language may be seen as escapism.
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