The Burney Relief is a mesopotamian relief often identified as either the Goddess Innana or Lilitu.
Adonis was the mortal lover of Persephone and Aphrodite but is also interpreted as being a Greek extension of the Adonis cult, with some assuming Adonis to take the form of Damuz. It is reasonable to see some connection between Adonis, Adon and Adonai.
The word is also uses to refer to a handsome young man iirc
Greek Sirens were originally connected to birds, apparently also sparrows at some point though I think carrion birds would've been more fitting.
Sons of Thunder are a name given to St. James and John due to their anger and extreme reactions. Kinda funny, I like it.
I did want to use particular verses from prayers and hymns to kind of emphasize the entire religious symbology and conflict but I'll edit them in later.
Yes this is a piece written because I'm still pissed at my Theology course, and this is probably just an extension of my own psychology because yaaay projection.
Some occult circles make use of "siren" as a word to refer to trials one experiences in their spiritual path that threatens to take them off. In that context, Adonis becomes Adam's siren, forcing him into a state of personal conflict.
Also your girl just loves the symbolism of death and resurrection, If you're gonna go through a hell, might as well make it religiously aesthetic...
You might note an interesting dichotomy between Paul and Adonis, one being a sort of guardian angel figure and the other being the Adversary of sorts... Ironically, I believe that both kinda play a role in a person's spiritual path with one being the questioner that forces and the other being the Redeemer that answers...
A lot of the smaller depressive episodes were based off mine with the exception of like two scenes.
Ora et Labore translates to prayer and labor/work. It is well known in the Benedictine order and refers to states of active and humble work complemented by silent prayer and contemplation. You can find it also in Lectio Divina.
Storms are nice foreshadowing (looks at Macbeth)
Adam was chosen because of, well, Adam the First Man but also it's connection to Adamas which is sometimes connected to Diamond or the word "indestructible" or "unconquerable"...
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Gold and Wine
RomanceAdam, a monk at a monastery, is brought to his knees in a whirlwind of new emotions as he is forced to confront his faith, his sexuality and the new resident that has enraptured him.
