Introducing Erasmus the Plague Doctor: Mischievous Guardian of My Bookshelf

By Cade Shadowlight

 

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Let me introduce Erasmus, my personal Plague Doctor and Health Advisor! This stunning hand-painted resin sculpture (Amazon link) arrived last month and has claimed its throne on my bookshelf and desk. Standing 5.25 inches tall, this little guardian fits perfectly among my collection of classic tales, bringing a touch of the macabre to my literary haven. But don’t be fooled. Erasmus has a life of his own, moving about at night when I’m not watching!

 

His Namesake: A Scholarly Legacy 

 

Erasmus, or Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (1466–1536), was a Dutch philosopher, theologian, and important Renaissance scholar known for his wit and humanism. His works, like The Praise of Folly, critiqued society and the church, while his editions of the Greek New Testament shaped religious thought. Living during the plague era, his interest in health and knowledge mirrors the eerie vigilance of my statue. Naming him after this intellectual giant seemed only fitting for a figure so steeped in mystery and wisdom.

 

A Guardian Beyond Resin

 

As night falls, Erasmus’s lantern flickers to life, and whispers suggest he roams my study, offering cryptic health advice from the shadows. Is he merely a resin statue, or something more? Perhaps a spectral scholar guarding my books and well-being? His silent presence hints at a deeper magic, making him more than just a decorative piece in my home.

 

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