Heaney makes multiple references to Greek mythyology, implying that he is intrigued and enchanted by the mythical world. Not only this, but the poem is also imbeded with imagery and imagination, which creates a mythical and magical mood.
Perhaps the wells to which Heaney was drawn were a symbol or representation of the mythical world Heaney seemed to enjoy and cherish. Perhaps to him they symbolized a portal into the mythical worlds. Perhaps by rhyming and echoing he imagined the people from the ancient myths speaking to and advising him.
Heaney also makes many references to nature such as the "fungus and dank moss" (l. 4) or "the roots from the soft mulch" (l. 11) or the "ferns and tall/Foxgloves" (l. 15-16), which seems to suggest that Heaney
Perhaps the wells to which Heaney was drawn were a symbol or representation of the mythical world Heaney seemed to enjoy and cherish. Perhaps to him they symbolized a portal into the mythical worlds. Perhaps by rhyming and echoing he imagined the people from the ancient myths speaking to and advising him.
Heaney also makes many references to nature such as the "fungus and dank moss" (l. 4) or "the roots from the soft mulch" (l. 11) or the "ferns and tall/Foxgloves" (l. 15-16), which seems to suggest that Heaney