Quote by Anon., traditional storyteller's
Under the Earth I go, On the oak leaf I stand.I ride on the fillyThat was never foaled,And I carry the dead in my hand.
Summary
This quote reflects on the journey of death and the afterlife, symbolically representing it as going "under the Earth." The image of standing on an oak leaf signifies the transient nature of life and the uplifting essence of nature. Riding on an unborn filly emphasizes the mysterious and eternal aspect of death. Lastly, carrying the dead in hand symbolizes the role of the Reaper, bringing souls to their final resting place. Together, the quote conveys a sense of inevitability and continuity in the cycle of life and death.
Topics
Storytelling
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