Primitive Quote by Zecharia Sitchin
““I will produce a lowly Primitive; "Man" shall be his name. I will create a Primitive Worker; He will be charged with the service of the gods, that they might have their ease.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 12th Planet by Zecharia Sitchin, 1976
A deity creates a lowly being to serve the gods, granting them ease.
In simple terms: Gods create a servant to ease their work.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how power can create subservient roles.
Themes
creation
service
divinity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
mythological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious ritual
- social structures
- workplace dynamics
Key Concepts
mythology
hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities arise when serving higher powers?
- How does this view affect views on labor?
A Different Perspective
Assumes literal existence of gods, which may be symbolic.
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