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In the old times, people knew better than to trust the gods. Deities were tempestuous, even capricious. They could bring harvest or drought, make your mouth drip with jewels or snakes, and their reasons were often mysterious. People lived
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“He showed me his scars, and in return he let me pretend that I had none.”
― Circe
― Circe
“That is one thing gods and mortals share. When we are young, we think ourselves the first to have each feeling in the world.”
― Circe
― Circe
“Of all the mortals on the earth, there are only a few the gods will ever hear of. Consider the practicalities. By the time we learn their names, they are dead. They must be meteors indeed to catch our attention. The merely good: you are dust to us.”
― Circe
― Circe
“Ariadne’s light feet crossed and recrossed the circle. Every step was perfect, like a gift she gave herself, and she smiled, receiving it. I wanted to seize her by the shoulders. Whatever you do, I wanted to say, do not be too happy. It will bring down fire on your head.
I said nothing, and let her dance.”
― Circe
I said nothing, and let her dance.”
― Circe
“Sweet son," I said "you are right, this world is a wild and terrible place, and worth shouting at. But you are safe now, and all of us need to sleep. Will you let us have a little peace?”
― Circe
― Circe
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