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We Need New Gods: deibhidhe
The end nears: the sharp sword dulls. Its slices seem less useful, the elegant, diamond edged glance of its dark dance less fancy. Though its blue blade is well-scarred, these wounds seem slight from afar; there are just two that … Continue reading
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Tagged deibhidhe, history, Irish verse forms, paradigms, poetic forms, swords, violence, worship
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