Anselm Kiefer often explores mythology and history in his work, and here he may be alluding to both the seductive power and the transformative, ambivalent nature of this mythological female figure. By incorporating literary motifs into his works, he frequently employs visual intertextuality to create new meanings.

Airplanes often appear in Kiefer’s work as symbols of war and destruction, yet at the same time, they also serve as metaphorical carriers of cultural and historical baggage. They symbolize not only decay but also hope for renewal, representing the pursuit of knowledge, the dream of flight, or the connection between heaven and earth.