Beware Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“And all who heard should see them there, And all should cry, Beware! Beware! His flashing eyes, his floating hair! Weave a circle round him thrice, And close your eyes with holy dread, For he on honey-dew hath fed, And drunk the milk of Paradise.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1798
A warning about a terrifying, supernatural being that demands reverence and fear.
In simple terms: Beware a powerful, frightening entity.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect yourself from dangerous forces.
Themes
myth
fear
ritual
Mood
mysterious
foreboding
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- nighttime walks
- storytelling
- cultural rituals
Key Concepts
supernatural
danger
protective rites
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we create monsters in lore?
- How does fear shape behavior?
A Different Perspective
The poem may exaggerate threats for dramatic effect.
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