I am not yet born; O hear me. Let not the bloodsucking bat or the rat or the stoat or the clubfooted ghoul come near me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea for protection before birth against harmful creatures.
- In plain terms
- Pray to be safe from dangers before you are born.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek protection against harm from the beginning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you fear before entering life?
- How do you seek safety?
Another view
The imagery is specific and may not resonate universally.
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