'Cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap, you know... Jeff, the god of biscuits... and Simon, the god of hair-dos.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Izzard mocks the Roman pantheon by reducing gods to mundane, modern concepts.
- In plain terms
- Ancient gods are compared to simple, everyday things.
- What can you take from it?
- Ancient beliefs often reflect very basic human concerns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did people worship these things?
- How do modern gods compare?
Another view
It ignores the cultural significance of these gods.
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