The vision of the gods without the power of the gods. What a terrible gift A glorious gift
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing what gods could do without having their power is described as both terrible and glorious.
- In plain terms
- It is both a terrible and glorious gift to see divine power without having it.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowing more than you can control is a heavy gift.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gifts feel burdensome?
- What power do you lack?
Another view
This reflects a specific mythological view.
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