Re: Burning questions about the Ring's symbolism and leitmotifs

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ben) wrote:

>1. What do the two Ravens represent? 

Racism.

>2. What does Loge represent? Aside from the God of Fire, is he the God
>of Lies, the God of Truth, the God of Thought, a combination of the
>above, or none of the above? What is the connection between any of
>these, if any? I find explanations by Cooke and Donington to be
>implausible.

Racism.

>3. Why do the Rhinemaidens and the Woodbird have a common motive? (It
>shows up when the Rhinemaidens sing, "Weia! Waga! Woge du Welle!")

Racism.

>4. Why do Loge, the Woodbird, and the Ravens have a common motive?
>(It's a rising chromatic figure and a series of trills that appear in
>The Rhinegold when Wotan says, "Endlich Loge! Eilest du so...")

Racism.

Racist music racist people.