Quote by Anon., The War God's Horse Song,
I am the Turquoise Woman's Son,On top of Belted Mountainbeautiful horses--slim like a weasel!My horse with a hoof like a striped agate,with his fetlock like a fine eagle plume:my horse whose legs are like quick lightningwhose body is an eagle-plumed arrow:my horse whose tail is like a trailing black cloud.The Little Holy Wind blows through his hair.My horse with a mane made of short rainbows.My horse with ears made of round corn.My horse with eyes made of big starts.My horse with a head made of mixed waters.My horse with teeth made of white shell.The long rainbow is in his mouth for a bridleand with it I guide him.
Summary
This quote is a descriptive portrayal of the speaker's beautiful horse. The horse is likened to various elements found in nature, such as a weasel, an eagle, and a black cloud. It highlights the horse's grace, speed, and strength, with each aspect of its body symbolizing a natural element or heavenly object. The mention of the Little Holy Wind and the rainbow symbolism further convey the horse's mystic and powerful nature. The quote brings together the natural world and spiritual elements to depict the extraordinary qualities of the horse.
Topics
Horses
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