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November 26th, 2017 at 10:39:56 PM permalink | |
FrGamble Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 67 Posts: 7596 |
It could be that they were speaking in obscure riddles centuries after any historical reference and that would be interesting. I'm wondering though what is more likely; could it also be a regular little nursery rhyme with a fairly obvious religious theme or maybe it could just be an interesting little diddy that made more sense for people when it was first written? I'm just simply asking you to think critically and not jump to unfounded conclusions. “It is with the smallest brushes that the artist paints the most exquisitely beautiful pictures.” ( |
November 26th, 2017 at 11:18:49 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25011 |
I think people then were very clever and lived in times where they was no freedom of press or speech. If you wanted to say something political, you had to hide it in various ways. In plays, songs, and even nursery rhymes. Both the religion and the state, which were essentially the same thing, came down very hard on those who criticized, so you had to say one thing while meaning another. They were not kid friendly in those days, most things were written for adults, even those things that were purportedly for kids. 'Through the Looking Glass', for instance, a kids book yet total political satire from start to finish. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |