I have been writing and rewriting a science fiction story with the working title of "The Rise of Baphomet" for at least a couple of years now. Early on, I happened to come across an image of "The Orange Tree" by pre-Raphaelite William Morris:
Little did I know that it would so capture my imagination! I placed the tapestry within my story, and within the story, it veils other worlds; and alas!, it has indeed veiled other worlds! For a couple of years the images of Morris' work have made a lasting impression upon me. I recognized his famous "The Tree of Life" on the album cover of a German Pagan Folk band called "Faun". The album was "Eden".
Here first is Morris' famous "The Tree of Life" (note 6 birds):
Now here it is as seen upon the album "Eden":
I have decided that I must own both tapestries—"The Orange Tree" and "The Tree of Life". While searching out prices, I became aware that Morris was an author, amongst other things. Now, I am quite a bibliophile, and it pleased me exceedingly that I had discovered something new for myself. Imagine my delight when I learned that William Morris had influenced J.R.R. Tolkien!
It was first the image of "The Orange Tree" which drew me into this phantasmagorical world of influence. I knew that within that tree, there was my muse. I am more determined than ever to finish off my novelette (novel?), "The Rise of Baphomet" and also to glean that which I can from Morris. It is unusual too that I find the Pagan folk band "Faun" to not be ridiculous. I am very picky in music, and much of what they do is to my liking, even though it is borne of Naturalistic Pantheism. It's most fitting to go along with Baphomet, yeah?
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