He glutted black ravens on the rampart of the stronghold, though he was no Arthur.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He fed black ravens on a fortress wall, though he was not a legendary hero like Arthur.
- In plain terms
- He fed ravens on a wall without being a great hero.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions can be grim even without fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does feeding ravens symbolize?
- Why compare to Arthur?
Another view
The metaphor may be obscure to those unfamiliar with the mythic reference.
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