Original artwork, not a still
Who can tell what metals the gods use in forging the subtle bond which we call sympathy, which we might as well call love.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The bond between people is imagined as something forged from mysterious materials. Calling it sympathy or love does not settle how it comes into being. The question leaves room for an attachment that can be deeply felt even when its ingredients resist explanation.
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