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Literary notes about consort (AI summary)

The term "consort" in literature assumes multiple layers of meaning, primarily referring to a spouse or an official companion in royal or divine contexts, as well as describing the act of associating with a particular group. In epic texts and classical narratives, such as in Virgil's work where a man leads his little son with his "faithful consort" ([1]), or in mythological settings where divine pairs are highlighted ([2], [3]), "consort" reinforces bonds of loyalty and formality. At the same time, the word is also employed to describe social association or even deliberate avoidance of such contact, as illustrated in discussions of mingling with crowds or the refusal to "consort with them" ([4], [5]). This versatility allows authors to evoke both the intimacy of personal relations and the cultural or political implications inherent in official partnerships.
  1. My hand shall lead our little son; and you, My faithful consort, shall our steps pursue.
    — from The Aeneid by Virgil
  2. The consort of Indra, called also Śachí and Indráṇí.
    — from The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Valmiki
  3. His consort is Mielikki, "The Honey-rich Mother of the Woodland," "The Hostess of the Glen and Forest."
    — from Kalevala : the Epic Poem of Finland — Complete
  4. And of individuals who consort with the mob and seek to please them?
    — from The Republic by Plato
  5. Let's not consort with them: To show an unfelt sorrow is an office Which the false man does easy.
    — from Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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