Arthurian Quote by Stephen Lawhead
““To behold Queen Gwenhwyvar and the Lady of the Lake together was to peer too long into the sun's brilliant dazzle, to feel the heart lurch in the breast for yearning, to have the words stolen from the tongue before the lips could speak them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Avalon: The Return of the Lady, 2005
Seeing two mythic figures together overwhelms the observer, stealing words and causing yearning.
In simple terms: Mythic sight overwhelms and inspires longing.
Key Takeaway
Allow awe to inspire creative expression.
Themes
myth
awe
yearning
vision
inspiration
Mood
enchanted
reflective
inspirational
Type
Arthurian:1
Too long:0
Words Stolen:1
Gwenhwyvar Lady:1
Queen Gwenhwyvar:1
Behold Queen:0
Yearning Words:1
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Arthurian legend
symbolic imagery
emotional response
creative muse
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions arise when confronting the sublime?
- How can myth inspire modern storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Mythic imagery may be inaccessible to some.
