It was a kind of magic:; a sacrifice that somehow stilled the dark gods that hunted for his soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A personal sacrifice had a magical effect, calming powerful forces that threatened the speaker's soul.
- In plain terms
- Giving something up stopped dangerous enemies from hunting him.
- What can you take from it?
- Sacrifice can protect against overwhelming threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you sacrifice to stop a threat?
- Is protection worth the cost?
Another view
It assumes sacrifice always works against unseen enemies.
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