And the priests, with awe, As such freaks they saw, Said, 'The Devil must be in that little Jackdaw!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Priests react with fear thinking the devil is in the bird.
- In plain terms
- Priests think a devil is inside the bird.
- What can you take from it?
- Superstition often explains strange occurrences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are they afraid?
- What does the bird mean?
Another view
The fear described is irrational.
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