1 ways to interpret the Gods in Greek myth is to see them as personifications of forces of nature Legacy or lightning or of abstract Concepts like wisdom or forethought yet baldwin said this kind if reading is and error that takes the charm out if these tales and reduces their precious gold into utilitarian iron why might baldwin believe this what happens to characterization or other literary elements in the story if we read the gods as personifications instead of literally

“heartwork each day is born with a sunrise and ends in a sunset, the same way we open our eyes to see the light, and close them to hear the dark. you have no control over how your story begins or ends. but by now, you should know that all things have an ending. every spark returns to darkness. every sound returns to silence. and every flower returns to sleep with the earth. the journey of the sun and moon is predictable. but yours, is your ultimate art.” ― suzy kassem what does this quote mean to you? and why? i'm not looking for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )