Neythen looked perplexed. 'My mum always said I'm named after a saint, not an illness.'' Which one?'' Well he had his head chopped off, see? And then he picked it up and carried it down the road a time. All the way back home, I think.'' Messy, ' Piers said. 'Not to mention unlikely, though one has to think of chickens and their post-mortal abilities. Did she think that you would inherit the same gift?' Neythen blinked. 'No, my lord.'' Perhaps she was just hopeful. It behooves mothers to look ahead to this sort of possibility, after all. I'm tempted to behead you just to see if she was right. Sometimes the most unlikely superstitions turn out to have a basis in fact. Eloisa James
About This Quote

It is said that if you named your child “Neythen” they would be able to move objects with their mind, heal the sick, and speak to dead people. Some say that Neythen was a Celtic holy man who was known to have his head chopped off and then carry it down the road. He was also considered to have the ability to speak with the dead. When asked which saint she was named after, Mrs.

Womack replied that she thought it was St. Anthony because he had his head chopped off, picked it up and carried it down the road to help clean up the area after a battle. This quote is not only interesting but also shows how much love and hope this family has for their youngest member, Neythen. They believe in his power for good and are willing to do anything they can to make him happy.

Source: When Beauty Tamed The Beast

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