Animal Quote by Walter M. Miller, Jr
“The wild black scavengers of the skies laid their eggs in season and lovingly fed their young. They soared high over prairies and mountains and plains, searching for the fulfillment of that share of life's destiny which was theirs according to the plan of Nature. Their philosophers demonstrated by unaided 15 Animals reason alone that the Supreme Cathartes aura regnans had created the world especially for buzzards. They worshipped him with hearty appetites for many centuries.”
About This Quote
A mythic portrayal of scavenger birds as purposeful agents of nature, suggesting a divine order that elevates even the lowly to a sacred role.
In simple terms: Nature assigns purpose to all creatures.
Key Takeaway
Even the despised have a divine destiny.
Themes
Nature's hierarchy
Mythic symbolism
Divine purpose
Ecological interdependence
Anthropomorphism
Mood
awe
reverence
mystery
Type
mythic narrative
philosophical reflection
When to use this quote
- Describing ecosystems
- Literary world‑building
- Environmental education
- Philosophical discourse
- Creative writing
Key Concepts
Ecology
Mythology
Philosophy of nature
Symbolic hierarchy
Practical Applications
- Ecological storytelling
- Symbolic branding
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to as a purpose to a predator?
- How does myth reshape our view of 'undesirable' species?
