Barzai knew so much of the gods that he could tell of their comings and goings, and guessed so many of their secrets that he was deemed half a god himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Barzai possesses such extensive knowledge of gods that he is considered half divine himself.
- In plain terms
- Knowing too much about gods makes someone seem like a god.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep knowledge of the divine can elevate one's status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does knowledge equal power?
- What makes someone divine?
Another view
Equating knowledge with divinity is a subjective cultural claim.
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