Thesmophoric Rites Lyrics


Cleaved open the earth

The cursed chariot appears

Pale chthonic maiden

Head bowed to pluck the narcissus

Descent into the Underworld

Swallow her whole

Dromeda, Deknuma, Legomena

The famine spreads, a curse upon the land

A mother's fruitless search

Cries in mourning

Nymphs weep in unison

Hecate to show the way

'Twas he who receives many guests

The one known by many names

Only dead for company

Imprisoned against will

I kathodos, i anazitisi, i anodos

A mother's lament

Mysteries of Elysium

Open the Kiste & Calatus

Call upon the father

Pass fair judgement upon thee

Summon from the depths

Pale chthonic maiden to ascend once again

Hearts take relief in shared grief

Wrest from her arms anew they suffer

Maiden, mother, crone

Demeter's anguish

His denigration of her despair

Swallow indignation

Rage of the reprehensible circumstance

The red jewel fruit has been consumed

A curse to return once again

Blood of the Adonis

Queen of Spring and Queen of Hell