Regina answers “Can someone explain the Flute part of the...”

Lissad asked this question about Euphoria:

Can someone explain the Flute part of the story to me? What was it and why was it so significant/important to Fen? I thought I heard/read that Fen "fed" it at one point?

Regina The ''flute'' was considered a valuable artifact by Fen b/c it was sacred to the tribe, and the tribe believed the flute to have mystical powers. The …moreThe ''flute'' was considered a valuable artifact by Fen b/c it was sacred to the tribe, and the tribe believed the flute to have mystical powers. The way the flute was carved, it was made to look like it had a mouth that you could feed. Now I can't remember the specific details since I read it a month ago, but by feeding the flute, Fen could have meant he put herbs or something hallucinogenic in it. Maybe the tribesmen thought it had mystical powers b/c they smoked from it like a bong? Not sure on the specifics. But anyway, attaining this prized possession of the tribe's would have brought Fen acclaim in his field and money from whichever museum he chose to sell it to. I guess you could compare it to a Christian Holy relic, such as Jesus's shroud and how Westerners hold that sacred. (less)

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Lissad Thank you!
Mar 07, 2015 12:57PM · flag

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