http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/26/83118/7371/654/503796
Mythic Obama
by mjjt
Sat Apr 26, 2008 at 07:48:02 AM PDT
People have always regarded comets as "messengers of the gods". The
meaning ascribed to a comet's appearance is comprised of many factors,
including the mythological story of the constellation that the comet's
path highlights. This past autumn (2007), a remarkable comet,
Holmes, appeared in the nightime sky, as a huge blue sphere (larger
than the diameter of our sun). It's path of maximal brightness
carried it through the constellation of Perseus, crossing in front of
two of that constellation's stars in particular- Mirfak, and Algol.
Pleases join me below the fold to explore this myth's relevance for
our own time.
The constellation Perseus pictures the story of the Hero Perseus,
holding the head of Medussa, which he had just severed with his
sword. Perseus was greatly aided by the gods in his quest to destroy
the Medussa, whose very glance could turn a person into stone. He was
given a magic sword, Athena's ****eld, winged sandals with which he
could fly, a magic cap which rendered him invisible, and the guidance
for him to not directly look into Medussas face as he battled her, but
to look at her in the reflection of his ****eld.
There were two stars that were highlighted by the comet's passage,
Mirfak, and Algol. Mirfak is the elbow of Perseus's sword hand.
Algol, Medussa'a eye, has long been seen as one of the most malifec
and evil stars in the heavens.
Obama was born with his sun in Leo, and his story exemplifies the
quest of the Solar Hero. His father, who joins with his mother on an
island, conceives a child, and soon thereafter leaves the child and
mother to continue his own journeying. Obama, a 'special 'child, left
to create his own internal image of 'father', and related meanings of
strength, protection, leader****p, etc.
The Holmes comet appears just as the presidential race is kicking into
high gear, illuminating the concept of the hero vanqui****ng the
monster, a monster that turns people into stone if they gaze upon
her. Does it not seem as if our country today is all locked up,
constricted, restricted, with ever shrinking mobility and freedom of
movement?
Perseus had help from the gods. Does it not feel as if some special
hand is guiding Obama on his journey, I mean, as he has said, the
utter improbability of it all?
The instructions to not directly look at her, but to look at her
reflection in his ****eld. What is Obama's ****eld, in essence? I
propose it is his belief in hope, redemption, and his ability to
channel the essential goodness of the American people. The Perseus
myth clearly indicates he should not confront his opponent by face-to-
face, tit-for-tat combat.
Of especial significance for me is the star Mirfak, the elbow of
Perseus's sword arm. At some point, he does need to utilize his
elbows, and when the moment comes, cut strongly and swiftly.
And lastly, let us not forget that the comet is BLUE.
So let us have hope, the gods are on our side, and the Hero will
prevail.
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