ATDTDA (7): 186-188 decoding

[Peter Petto]

Because my email feed was a little flakey for a while, I'm sure that 
some of these words have already been discussed. But as I read 
through the first scene of this sub-section, these are the words I 
wish I knew a little more about:

186: Anasazi - ancestors of Pueblo people...native culture from 
intersection of what is now Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico 
(the four corners)

Dolores Valley - in Southwest Colorado, named for the river which is 
Spanish for "sorrow"

Stonehenge - Neolithic monument in Wiltshire, England: circular 
standing stones are suggestive of gallows

grifa = marijuana (Spanish)

espadas = swords (Spanish)

copas = glasses (Spanish)

Hanged Man - (Tarot) letting go, reversal, suspension, sacrifice - 
The Hanged Man is one of the most mysterious cards in the tarot deck. 
It is simple, but complex. It attracts, but also disturbs. It 
contradicts itself in countless ways. The Hanged Man is unsettling 
because it symbolizes the action of paradox in our lives. A paradox 
is something that appears contradictory, and yet is true. The Hanged 
Man presents to us certain truths, but they are hidden in their 
opposites. (from www.learntarot.com)

Knight of Swords - (Tarot) - direct/blunt, authoritative/overbearing, 
incisive/cutting, knowledgable/opinionated, logical/unfeeling - On 
the positive side, the Knight of Swords is a master of logic and 
reason. He has a keen intellect that grasps the fine points of any 
subject. He speaks clearly, directly and always with authority. His 
judgments are sure and free of emotion. Others rely on his lucid 
analyses of problems and solutions. On the negative side, this Knight 
is not a master of diplomacy. He can be downright tactless and rude. 
When he thinks you are wrong, you'll know it. He's convinced of his 
own superiority and has little tolerance for stupidity. He expects 
others to comply with his views. To him, feelings are irrelevant and 
illogical. (from www.learntarot.com)

Querrent - the person who asks the Tarot a question ??

Perseid meteor shower - aka the tears of St. Lawrence

187: Kieselguhr Kid - Kieselguhr is a soft chalk-like rock, the 
fossilized remains of algae -- is anyone reminded of the Kenosha Kid?

Cyclomite

188: sombrero = hat (Spanish) typically with a very wide brim and made of straw

neuraesthenic - nervous weakness


Maybe there are other nearby words here that also warrant elucidation.


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Peter Petto <ppetto at apk.net>
Bay Village, OH