She was every inch the skeletal goddess that had been promised by the bones of her feet.

About This Quote

The dark goddess Kali was the Hindu goddess of destruction. She was also a chthonic goddess, meaning that she had a connection to the underworld and death. The term “chthonic” means “buried in the earth.” In this quote, allude is used in a way that portrays an image of a woman that has been buried in the earth. She is chained down and seems to have been there for centuries. The chains are made of iron, making her seem like she has been trapped in a prison for long periods of time.

Source: Strange Places

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