Beautiful story, the blending of myth into the missive is so well done. It feels very authentic. There’s few things I love and appreciate more than myths and legends an author creates.
Yes. A wonderful, wonderful story. And quite true. Raw power alone cannot MAINTAIN anything. And I loved your characterization of the mother, and the use of feminine symbols of wisdom: "Each of you I bore in the month of Vesumpis beneath the constellation of the spool and distaff. Thus, even as I spun you in my womb, may I, by God’s grace, spin wisdom for you now." Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war and weaving.
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Thank you so much! I love the point about Minerva. That wasn’t explicit, but the spool and distaff are in this world’s zodiac under Vesumpis, so I’m happy the symbolism resonated.
Beautiful story, the blending of myth into the missive is so well done. It feels very authentic. There’s few things I love and appreciate more than myths and legends an author creates.
Thank you so much, Keith! So glad to hear it resonated!
Yes. A wonderful, wonderful story. And quite true. Raw power alone cannot MAINTAIN anything. And I loved your characterization of the mother, and the use of feminine symbols of wisdom: "Each of you I bore in the month of Vesumpis beneath the constellation of the spool and distaff. Thus, even as I spun you in my womb, may I, by God’s grace, spin wisdom for you now." Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war and weaving.
(Still getting used to the platform, replied to your note but replying here as well)
Thank you so much! I love the point about Minerva. That wasn’t explicit, but the spool and distaff are in this world’s zodiac under Vesumpis, so I’m happy the symbolism resonated.
I really enjoyed reading this. Lovely writing.
Thanks so much, Troy! So happy you enjoyed it!