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Franz Stassen- 'The Norns,' 1917.

In 1846, Poe wrote that 'the death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetic topic in the world'. The conjuction of death, art & femininity forms a rich & disturbing strata of Western culture, explored here in detail by Elisabeth Bronfen. http://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719038273/

#FolkloreSunday In ancient Greek mythology, sparrows were considered a symbol of love. The sparrow was the sacred bird of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and symbolised true love and spiritual connection—not just lust. https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/the-meaning-of-sparrows-identification-and-folklore

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