Direct me gods, whose changes are all holy, To where it flickers deep in grass, the moly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks divine forces to guide them toward a mysterious, sacred source of life or truth hidden in nature.
- In plain terms
- Guide me to the hidden, holy spark in nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek guidance to find the sacred in the mundane.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hidden sources do you seek?
- Where do you find the holy?
Another view
The imagery is obscure and relies on specific mythological knowledge.
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