Tor i Helheim

Here is a poetic English translation of the lyrics. It is made by William Edward Frye for the 1845 edition of the epic poem "The Gods Of The North" (''Nordens Guder'') by the Danish writer Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger: Under the vaulted roof, behold! A throne appears, but not of gold, Silver, or ivory; this throne Was built of human sculls alone! Thereon sat Hela, fell to view; Her skin a chalky hue reveal’d, Down from the girdle; livid blue Above it seem’d from blood congeal’d! A man’s thigh-bone in moonshine bleach’d T’ enforce new torments she outstretch’d, For never her vindictive mind Allows to rest the Nidding kind: This bone exhal’d a corpse-like smell; On high she waved it like a wand; It made all crouch; it serv’d full well As sceptre in her clammy hand. No sound, but moans to make flesh creep, Here interrupts the silence deep; No zephyrs thaw the frost severe; Cadav’rous odours taint the air; Three torches blue illum’d the scene! By each a ghastly spectre stood! Shapes frightfully diseased were seen, But on their limbs no trace of blood! Now Thor began to smile; exempt From fear himself, he with contempt The crowd of trembling ghosts beheld, And loud this stern discourse he held: “O wretched fools! why did ye shun The dangers of all-glorious war? Thus may it fare with every one Who dares not follow Asa-Thor! “Ye miserable, who eschew’d Danger and death and scenes of blood! Weaker than women! Hela now Grinds ye with never-ending woe; Ye fear’d to don the warrior’s helm, And trembled at the bowstring’s twang; Well, now, in Hel’s accursed realm, Ye tremble with eternal pang!” Thus Thor: the ghosts respond with moan: The chief advanc’d to Hela’s throne, And though thick fogs his utt’rance choke, He still, though hoarse, thus suppliant spoke: “Hela, terrific queen! whose eye Fills every living breast with fear, Ah! not spontaneously do I Before thy awful throne appear. “I cannot the desire withstand To visit Lok of Utgard’s land; I long that chieftain to behold, And therefore here have travell’d bold. Then, O! resolve me, Hela true, For well thou know’st each distant clime, Where must I turn? what course pursue, To reach the realm of Jotunheim?” Then Hela croak’d out thus with force, From throat with fogs and vapour hoarse: “Begone from hence! depart! away! Ye’ll soon arrive where giants sway; The rosy hues that stain your cheek My eye-balls sear to look upon; Of health, and youth, and strength they speak; Such sights I loathe: avaunt! begone!” Now Thor a sign impatient made Behind him, which his troop obey’d. Lok ventur’d not to raise his eye, As he stern Hela’s throne past by; He closed his eyes her sight to shun, And stumbled heavily along: She look’d at him and breath’d a groan, Which echoed far the rocks among.

Несколько минут жизни в раю. Просто закрыл глаза....и вот оно все

I can't stop listening to this...

what a masterpiece, I think I'm going to cry

that kulning at the beginning! my stars how beautiful!

I thought "Harpens Kraft" would be my favourite from this album. Looks like I was wrong. This song is so beautiful...

So beautiful, totally spellbinding! 😍 I can just feel my own spark of creativity awaken when I listen to this 🙏

My beared dragon looked round at the beginning of this song. Such a beautiful song with an equally beautiful voice

I don't understand the language, but I understand the feelings in the lady's voice. The joy of love, and the freedom of nature. Or that's what it means to me.

Not enough of these more traditional sounding songs, very well done!

I absolutely LOVE folk music...and this just, WOW - it is SO GORGEOUS; thank you so much for making this beautiful album and sharing your talent! 💚💚💚

Tack Mykur….bra musik och talang hälsa från Sverige....

Myrkur., you're voice and music is beautiful.

Virkelig god sang Myrkur, elsker dit nye Album. Har ikke lyttet til andet de sidste par dage. God dag derude.

very very very nice, hello from turkey

sweet honey flows to my ears caressed by the enchanting voice of Amalie and her wonderful choristers.

Damn Myrkur, making us listen to this for hours....

Je suis tomber en amour avec la beauté de votre voix . ♥

I love this piece. I also understand the lyrics as they are in Danish, which makes it all the better.

I'm done this is PURE HEAVEN 😍❤️❤️