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Cimmeria

 

"This poem evokes a desolate and somber landscape of a land called Cimmeria. The imagery of dark woods, heavy clouds, and silent streams creates a sense of oppressive gloom. The repetition of "hill on hill" and "slope beyond slope" emphasizes the vastness and monotony of the land. The lack of light and the presence of brooding shadows suggest a realm of darkness and mystery. This poem differs from Howard's other works, such as the Conan stories, in its absence of adventure and heroism. Instead, it explores the themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity in a desolate world. Cimmeria stands as a symbol of the poet's own inner struggles and his yearning for a connection beyond the confines of his solitary existence."

Taken from : https://allpoetry.com/Cimmeria

Deification of War

 

Marble metope from Parthenon (447-438 BC), battle between Centaurs and Lapiths. Violence is a favourite theme of ancient Greek artists. 

Reared on the myth of the Trojan war and experiencing the reality of wars with Persia and between Greek cities, classical artists found new ways to show conflict. 

This human fighting a centaur, carved for Parthenon in Athens, is astonishingly real in its detail and dynamic energy.

Source: Napoleon Thomson