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“Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet.” quote by Robert E. Howard
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“Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet.”

Robert E. Howard

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian, Robert E. Howard, 1932

Conan arrives with both dark melancholy and fierce joy, ready to dominate the world beneath his feet.

In simple terms: Conan brings both sorrow and joy, poised to rule.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both light and dark aspects of self.

Themes

power dualities destiny

Mood

defiant dramatic

Type

literary heroic

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal ambition

Key Concepts

mythology heroic archetype

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance opposing emotions?
  • What does “jeweled thrones” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Conan’s triumph depends on external forces beyond his control.

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