--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: possibly, mrs. laird...i'd say. except…" description: "\"“possibly, mrs. laird...i'd say. except he's dead, you see. well, not completely dead. he's more of a resurrected god. he judges mortal spirits and fee..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1e/serpent-s-shadow-rick-riordan_ancient-egyptian_possibly-mrs-laird-i-d-say-except-he-s-d_2484132.jpg" --- # possibly, mrs. laird...i'd say. except he's dead, you see… ![“possibly, mrs. laird...i'd say. except he's dead, you see. well, not completely dead. he's more of a resurrected god. he judges mortal spirits and feeds the hearts of the wicked to his pet monster.oh, and he has blue skin. i'm sure he'd make quite an impression on career day, for all those…” quote by serpent's shadow Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1e/serpent-s-shadow-rick-riordan_ancient-egyptian_possibly-mrs-laird-i-d-say-except-he-s-d_2484132.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1e/serpent-s-shadow-rick-riordan_ancient-egyptian_possibly-mrs-laird-i-d-say-except-he-s-d_2484132.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1e/serpent-s-shadow-rick-riordan_ancient-egyptian_possibly-mrs-laird-i-d-say-except-he-s-d_2484132.jpg) > ““possibly, mrs. laird...i'd say. except he's dead, you see. well, not completely dead. he's more of a resurrected god. he judges mortal spirits and feeds the hearts of the wicked to his pet monster.oh, and he has blue skin. i'm sure he'd make quite an impression on career day, for all those students aspiring to grow up and become ancient egyptian deities”” [serpent's shadow Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/serpent-s-shadow-rick-riordan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous, fantastical description of a resurrected god with blue skin who judges souls, illustrating creative myth‑building. **In simple terms:** A funny tale about a blue‑skinned god judging souls. Key Takeaway Enjoy imaginative storytelling and mythic humor. Themes mythology humor creativity imagination Mood playful amusing Type fiction inspirational When to use this quote - role‑playing games - creative writing - storytelling workshops Key Concepts fantasy character design world‑building Questions to Reflect On - What makes a mythic character memorable? - How does humor affect mythic narratives? 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