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“Some, indeed, conform to the strict notion that a myth is a story invented to make sense of some ritual whose significance has been forgotten, if indeed it has ever been fully understood.”

Book:The Greek Experience

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“Shame on you Argives, we are now utterly undone, unless we can save ourselves by driving the enemy from our ships. Do you think, if Hector takes them, that you will be able to get home by land? Can you not hear him cheering on his whole host to fire our fleet, and bidding them remember that they are not at a dance but in battle?”

War Humor Humorous Mythology Homer Ajax The Iliad Argives

Author:Homer Translated by Samuel Butler

“Solstice Hymn by Stewart Stafford Brittle bones upon the bitter green, Ancient oil poured anoints this night, Candlelit lifeline in a smothering void, The covenant of fire amid frosty siege. Nascent gold concubines the grey, Eternal changing of the guard secured. Traversing 'neath a Long Night Moon, With symptoms of mortality to allay. Let fear melt away as the last chillblain, Sun’s palest eye affirms striving will. Summer’s warmth radiates far horizons. The Northern Lights’ verdant star’s amen. © 2025, Stewart Stafford. All rights reserved.”

Philosophical Mythology Ritual Transcendence Spiritual Poetry Solstice Northern Lights Winter Solstice Yule Hymn

Author:Stewart Stafford

“In the end, we all have to return to our homes. We have to embrace our past, no matter how bitter and dark it is.”

Inspirational Fantasy Reflection Mythology

Author:Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus

“Would you try it?" Grace asked him. Julian gave a frustrated sigh, as if he were ready to shake both of them. Looking greatly peeved, he leaned his head back and said quietly to the ceiling, "Cupid, you worthless bastard, I summon you to human form." Grace threw her hands up. "Gee, I can't imagine why he wouldn't respond to that.”

Mythology Cupid Summon

Book:Fantasy Lover

Source: Fantasy Lover

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