Writer: Hoku Lani
Subject: Masked
Link: MEWE / 10.11.2024
Equus Amans
Evolutionary science suggests that the same dynamic applies to women acquiring strength and influence over men as working with horses.
COMMENT BY XP (VIA LS666 BLOG)
The subject of “Equus” caught my eye — this is in fact a little known play by Peter Shaffer (from way back in 1973).
In short, it is the story of a child psychiatrist, Dr. Martin Dysart’s, who attempts to treat a young boy, Alan Strang, who has a pathological religious fascination with horses — that’s a polite way to say that he wanted to have sex with them (as if they represent god!).
The narrative centers on religious and ritual sacrifice themes, as well as the manner in which young Alan constructs a personal theology involving the horses and the godhead “Equus”.
Alan sees the horses as representative of God and confuses his adoration of his “God” with sexual attraction. Dysart hypnotizes Alan, during which he reveals elements of his dream about human sacrifice.
Thank you for Sharing your Wisdom Hoku Lani!