Paganistan: Notes from the Secret Commonwealth
In Which One Midwest Man-in-Black Confers, Converses & Otherwise Hob-Nobs with his Fellow Hob-Men (& -Women) Concerning the Sundry Ways of the Famed but Ill-Starred Tribe of Witches.
For 'Devil' Read: 'Horned One'
Take any proverb with the word “devil” in it.
Substitute “Horned One.”
See what you get.
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Needs must, when the Horned One drives.
Echoes of the Wild Hunt, here. That's Him all right: driving us to action (or at least flight). Why do you think the Scourge is His symbol?
Between the Horned One and the deep blue Sea.
Oof. Choose between the Lady and the Horned. Meaning: an impossible choice.
When you sup with the Horned One, best bring a long spoon.
This one's old, going back to the days of the common bowl. Back then, everyone carried his own spoon. Since the Horned One feeds everyone from his cauldron, the long spoon would be well-advised. When you're dealing with the powerful, best be well-prepared.
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Sometimes the change works. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the meaning changes, but the proverb still makes sense.
Whichever it is, it will certainly teach you something about Himself.
And—of course—better the Horned One you know than the Horned One you don't.
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