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[[#35]] Loge’s artistic self-deception makes man long for the impossible

“Loge’s Transformations Motif”

(#35 basis of #42, #43, #100, and #154; related to #48)

[See #33 for #35’s dramatic context]

[[#36]] The value of Loge’s deceptive advice can only be known in the long run

“Loge's Deceptions”

 (#36 based on #27; basis of #44, #101, and #116)

“Wotan: (#35) Slyly you seek to elude me; take care, in truth, that you don’t deceive me. (#33b?) Of all the gods your only friend, I took you into the ill-trusting tribe. – (#34) Now speak and counsel wisely! (#21) When the citadel’s builders demanded Freia by way of thanks, (#33b?) You know that I only acquiesced because you promised on oath to redeem the noble pledge. (#33a?)

 

Loge: With utmost care to ponder on ways by which to redeem it – that I did indeed promise. (#35) But that I would find what never befell and what’s bound to fail, how could such a promise be made?

 

Fricka: See what a treacherous rogue you trusted!

 

Froh: (#35) Loge’s your name, but I call you liar!

 

Donner: Accursed flame, I’ll snuff you out!

 

Loge: (#35 as Embryo of #100 – “Magic Fire Music”) To hide their shame the fools defame me.

 

(Donner aims a blow at Loge)

 

Wotan (intervening) Leave my friend in peace! You don't know Loge's art. [[ #36 ]] Greater the value of his advice when he pays it out delayingly.”