Gods Quote by W.B. Yeats
““Then the woman in the bed sat up and looked about her with wild eyes; and the oldest of the old men said: 'Lady, we have come to write down the names of the immortals,’ and at his words a look of great joy came into her face. Presently she, began to speak slowly, and yet eagerly, as though she knew she had but a little while to live, and, in English, with the accent of their own country; and she told them the secret names of the immortals of many lands, and of the colours, and odours, and weapons, and instruments of music and instruments of handicraft they held dearest; but most about the immortals of Ireland and of their love for the cauldron, and the whetstone, and the sword, and the spear, and the hills of the Shee, and the horns of the moon, and the Grey Wind, and the Yellow Wind, and the Black Wind, and the Red Wind. ("The Adoration of the Magi")””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Adoration of the Magi, 1925
A woman reveals secret names and attributes of immortal beings, reflecting cultural memory and reverence for mythic symbols.
In simple terms: She shares ancient, sacred knowledge about immortal beings.
Key Takeaway
Listen to elders for hidden wisdom.
Themes
myth
culture
memory
reverence
heritage
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- historical research
- creative writing
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
immortality
symbolism
oral tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- What myths shape your identity?
- How can ancient stories guide modern values?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize myth, overlooking historical accuracy.
