Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Mammon
MAMMON, n. The god of the world's leading religion. The chief temple is in the holy city of New York.
He swore that all other religions were gammon, And wore out his knees in the worship of Mammon. —Jared Oopf
2009 Update: The false god of earthly wealth and a true object of earthly worship.
There isn't much mammon in the study of birds - but people flock to it anyway. Perhaps they're attracted by the title of one of the most famous papers in the science of ornithology:
The stock market turned out to be a sham religion, and the U.S. Government, with altars built of dead presidents, has been revealed as the true church of MAMMON.
as it has been over the millennium,the modern day mousquetaire,protect the mamon,to maintain an equilibrium.......the less is more theory,us(less)?they?(more)....Peace Always,word verf is immets,yes moving quite slowly
I fear that Mammon is what brought my beloved country to it's knees.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Doug.
mammon - A mammary showing itself on Monday?
ReplyDeleteYou know Poobah, some are able to profit from the fatty area surrounding their mammary glands, every day of the week. (Twice on Sunday)
ReplyDeleteEverybody give me their wealth and worldly goods, and you'll all be saved. I'll go to hell for you all. YOu're welcome.
My kingdom for a horse. A fast one!
ReplyDeleteThere isn't much mammon in the study of birds - but people flock to it anyway. Perhaps they're attracted by the title of one of the most famous papers in the science of ornithology:
ReplyDelete"Clutch size in Great Tits."
Forget it, Jenn. It's too small a market. ;)
The stock market turned out to be a sham religion, and the U.S. Government, with altars built of dead presidents, has been revealed as the true church of MAMMON.
ReplyDeleteThere is no god but mammon and free enterprise is his prophet...
ReplyDeleteor maybe not.
LOL Actonbell and Tom!
ReplyDeleteMammon, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
I hate to say this but another grand definition, Doug.
ReplyDeletemy mammon has gone missing, have you seen it? Did you take it? I know you wanted it.
ReplyDeleteMadonna singing "Material Girl" comes to mind.
One of the Master's servants. People seem to be feeling his absence lately.
ReplyDeleteas it has been over the millennium,the modern day mousquetaire,protect the mamon,to maintain an equilibrium.......the less is more theory,us(less)?they?(more)....Peace Always,word verf is immets,yes moving quite slowly
ReplyDeleteCould have been worse, Actonbell. It could have been his kids.
ReplyDeleteBoth your countries, Mo'a.
Poobah, that doesn't sound like Monday.
TLP, you're a saint.
Ride, Icy! Ride!
Amoeba, it's a niche.
Amen, Quilly.
Probably not, Logo, but I bet you could get a bounty for saying so.
Ariel, should my face be on the dollar? Forint?
Cooper, it's in my pocket. You want it back?
Honored in the breech, Brittney?
Peace, Brer Bear.
Mammon,n. something attempting a spinal cord
ReplyDeleteicy...I'd give a "decent sized continent for a pony!"