Delusion Quote by William Butler Yeats
“"Chaunt in his ear delusions magical, That he may fight the horses of the sea." The Druids took them to their mystery, And chaunted for three days.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Stolen Child" (1904) excerpt
Mystical chant summons sea horses, blending illusion with ancient druidic rites, evoking magical transformation.
In simple terms: A chant summons magical sea horses.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mythic imagination.
Themes
myth
magic
transformation
ritual
Mood
enigmatic
inspired
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- rituals
- creative writing
- dream interpretation
Key Concepts
druidic lore
symbolic imagery
poetic vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize?
- How does myth shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Literal reading misses poetic depth.
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