In "By the Waters of Babylon," the caves and tunnels that John imagines as places where the gods kept their slaves symbolize the remnants of a lost civilization. He perceives these underground spaces as a reflection of the oppressive structures of the past, where subjugation and control were maintained. John's thoughts about these places underscore his quest for knowledge and understanding of the ancient world, as well as the dangers associated with uncovering the truths of history. Ultimately, they serve as a metaphor for both the mysteries of the past and the consequences of power.
The Hebrews sat by the waters of Babylon and wept (Psalms 137) in remembrance of Jerusalem and the holy Temple.
Stephen Vincent Benet
Man vs. the Gods
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brave, ambitious, thinks with his heart, determined, religious
the tunnels and caves, John is talking about the New York City subway system. One good piece of evidence for this is the "temple" that has all kinds of stars across the ceiling. A mighty temple it must have been, for the roof was painted like the sky at night with its stars — that much I could see, though the colors were faint and dim. It went down into great caves and tunnels—perhaps they kept their slaves there. The building that he is referring to is Grand Central Station. Its ceiling is decorated with stars and other celestial items. It descends a long way and leads to a plethora of train and subway tunnels.
The Hebrews sat by the waters of Babylon and wept (Psalms 137) in remembrance of Jerusalem and the holy Temple.
Stephen Vincent Benet
Man vs. the Gods
Gideon Oliver - 1989 By the Waters of Babylon 1-4 was released on: USA: 24 April 1989
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Stories of the gods and the old ways.
The person who wrote the short story By the Waters of Babylon is Stephen Vincent Benet. It was first published on July 31, 1937 in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Biltmore is a New York City hotel
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