Literary notes about Dominion (AI summary)
In literature, the term "dominion" is employed in a variety of contexts to express power or control, ranging from natural and astrological influence to political, divine, and personal authority. In herbal texts, for instance, it often refers to the sphere of influence exerted by celestial bodies over plants, as seen in references to the Moon, Mars, and Saturn ([1], [2], [3]). In historical and political writings, it denotes territorial sovereignty and rulership, suggesting the control of nations or regions ([4], [5], [6], [7]). Meanwhile, in religious and moral narratives, the word conveys divine mandate or spiritual mastery, emphasizing both the authority of God and the challenge of ruling over one’s own passions ([8], [9], [10], [11]). Even in discussions of personal self-governance, "dominion" underscores an inner stewardship and the capacity to control oneself ([12], [13], [14]).
- It is an excellent plant under the dominion of the Moon; I could wish such as are studious would labour to keep it in their gardens.
— from The Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper - The herb is under the dominion of the Moon, and therefore cools and moistens like the former.
— from The Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper - It is under the dominion of the Sun, and therefore is a great strengthener of the heart, and clearer of the vital spirit.
— from The Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper - It will not probably be long before what remains of this unfortunate land will fall under the dominion of some other power.
— from Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos (Vol. 1 of 2) by Henri Mouhot - He claimed the heritage and dominion after his son; and no opposition being made, he took the whole kingdom.
— from Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson - On the other side, and extending to meet the British settlements, are colonies and establishments subject to the dominion of Spain.
— from The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay and James Madison - For the Soveraign of each Country hath Dominion over all that reside therein.
— from Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes - 3 But a king excelleth aboue al thinges, and hath dominion ouer them: and euerie thing whatsoeuer he shal say to them, they doe.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - Bless the Lord, all his works: in every place of his dominion, O my soul, bless thou the Lord.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - You have been all your life under the dominion of a pestilent spirit of self-will.
— from Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen - And when I had obtained such dominion, haughtiness possessed me.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - You can have no dominion greater or less than that over yourself.
— from Thoughts on Art and Life by da Vinci Leonardo