Slayed vs Slain

Hi

I'd say it's a matter of style. It is OK to use the modern, slayed, always. A careful usage might be to use the older 'slain' in contexts that feel historic or use terms of inner consciousness or legend; and 'slayed' if the context is definitely modern:

- The illusion must be slain by the sword of self-awareness.

- I was completely slayed by his guitar solo.

Hope th

Hi dave, thanks for the help as always.

I'll give you a bit more of context, so you can come up with a definite answer:

The illusion = the image we have of ourselves;

must be slayed/slain by the sword= must be finished;

of self-awareness = of being aware of who you really are (and not of the mental image you have of yourself)

Thanks

anonymous

Hi, everyone. Help me out on this one:

1 - The illusion must be slain by the sword of self-awareness.

or

2 - The illusion must be slayed by the sword of self-awareness.

Thanks so much!

I would use 'slain'. (slay, slew, slain)

I only hear 'slayed' (slay, slayed, slayed) when it's the slang ter

Thanks everyone!