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In many legends the 'centre of the world' is concretized as a tree or a pillar symbolizing a vertical axis mundi. The ancient Greeks placed the 'navel' of the world (omphalos) in Delphi, while the Romans considered their Capitol as caput mundi. Eliade points out that in most beliefs it is difficult to reach the centre. It is an ideal goal, which one can only attain after a 'hard journey.' ↘️
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"Stephen King.
King: You didn't make this up, did you? [Studying Karen] I'd like to see this house."
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King: You didn't make this up, did you? [Studying Karen] I'd like to see this house."
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"To 'reach the centre is to achieve a conse- cration, an initiation. To the profane and illusory existence of yesterday, there succeeds a new existence, real, lasting and powerful.' But Eliade also points out that 'every life, even the least eventful, can be taken as the journey through a labyrinth. "
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Yes, it was too long so I continued in the comments. I was surprised to see Eliade's name (he is romanian) in a this novel.
Hm. Not sure about the writing style for me. I periodically get tempted to add this book to my TBR.
Well, it's tedious, fascinating, and demanding at the same time. I'm seeing it as more of a psychological experiment, and not only for the characters; an odd experiment overall. For me it works well in small doses, and not daily.
carol. wrote: "Hm. Not sure about the writing style for me. I periodically get tempted to add this book to my TBR."I'd be very eager to know your thoughts.
Wow, very nice. Moving this up immediately!
Khalid wrote: "Wow, very nice. Moving this up immediately!" Hope you won't regret it 😁
I'm sure I won't, from your intriguing quote and a recent review I saw. Do enjoy.
Khalid wrote: "I'm sure I won't, from your intriguing quote and a recent review I saw. Do enjoy." Thanks, Khalid, you too, whenever you'll get to it
