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[ Blessings rest upon ]

Blessings rest upon

the great king, the eternal --

flame burns night and day.

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Written by

Zywa

Amsterdam

Published: Aug 25, 2025
LinesWords: 314

Notes: Leviticus 6:12, and: the Vestal Virgins

Book "Die Zukunft der Wahrheit" ("The future of truth", 2024, Werner Herzog), chapter Numa Pompilius (king from 716 to 673 BC)

Collection "Held/True"
Tags: #power #eternalflame #numapompilius

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