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Halcyon (pronounced /ˈhælsiən/), a term that originates from the Greek myth of Alcyone, is used most often to mean golden or marked by peace and prosperity.
The usage descended from the Greek language expression (ancient Greek: Ἁλκυονίδες ἡμέραι, Halkyonídes hēmérai; modern Greek: Αλκυονίδες ημέρες, Alkyonídes ēméres), meaning “days of the halcyon (kingfisher)” literally and “calm days” metaphorically.
The usage derives ultimately from the Ancient Greek legend of Alcyone. In the context of the legend, the halcyon is a type of kingfisher that builds its nest by the sea; the bird charms the winds and waves so that seas remain unusually calm during its nesting season, the seven days before and seven days after the winter solstice. There is more often than not a temporary improvement of the winter weather in Greece sometime during January. The myth of Ceyx and Alcyone describes how Alcyone, as recorded by Ovid, pines all day by the shore where Ceyx was destined to return. Unfortunately Ceyx, who is referred to as the son of the morning star (a reference to the solstice, not anything satanic), has died in a shipwreck. Alcyone finds this out, and throws herself into the sea. The gods feel pity for Ceyx and Alcyone, transforming them into Halcyon Birds. The first Halcyon days were those days in winter, on which Alcyone first lay her eggs. Her father Aeolus, god of the wind, calms the seas each year since so she can lay them again.
The usage descended from the Greek language expression (ancient Greek: Ἁλκυονίδες ἡμέραι, Halkyonídes hēmérai; modern Greek: Αλκυονίδες ημέρες, Alkyonídes ēméres), meaning “days of the halcyon (kingfisher)” literally and “calm days” metaphorically.
The usage derives ultimately from the Ancient Greek legend of Alcyone. In the context of the legend, the halcyon is a type of kingfisher that builds its nest by the sea; the bird charms the winds and waves so that seas remain unusually calm during its nesting season, the seven days before and seven days after the winter solstice. There is more often than not a temporary improvement of the winter weather in Greece sometime during January. The myth of Ceyx and Alcyone describes how Alcyone, as recorded by Ovid, pines all day by the shore where Ceyx was destined to return. Unfortunately Ceyx, who is referred to as the son of the morning star (a reference to the solstice, not anything satanic), has died in a shipwreck. Alcyone finds this out, and throws herself into the sea. The gods feel pity for Ceyx and Alcyone, transforming them into Halcyon Birds. The first Halcyon days were those days in winter, on which Alcyone first lay her eggs. Her father Aeolus, god of the wind, calms the seas each year since so she can lay them again.
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bhangraprincess wrote:
Never heard of them, but they are really good!
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hello_11 wrote:
When the guitar kicks in at around 3mins (depending on the edit) I could shed a tear of happiness haha :') (2)
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craigwoollard wrote:
Just heard this, LOVE IT!
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DarkForceWolf wrote:
what you say doesnt say doesnt say that you meant it !
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hokutorion wrote:
gimme something i can believe in Ahhhhh-Ahhhhhhhhhh-Ahhhh-Ahh
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jammyofstafford wrote:
I love Delphic and Acolyte and I can,t wait to hear some new material from them
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Jc_leeeee wrote:
sooooooooooooooooooo goood!!!!
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ntreadway wrote:
great track!
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Luigui9C wrote:
amazing song o.o
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CrimsonLull wrote:
great song!! *_*
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pasdetemps wrote:
Halcyon-adjective-calm; peaceful; tranquil.
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philip_w wrote:
terrific song!
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dawnclover wrote:
fucking catchy
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Jdsr1201 wrote:
So damm good!
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ms_dreamer wrote:
I'm totally charmed by this song and band...
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Acquiescence wrote:
V Definitely man. The guitar solo makes this song.
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theboywonder wrote:
When the guitar kicks in at around 3mins (depending on the edit) I could shed a tear of happiness haha :')
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♥
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What a fucking choon
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moniquella wrote:
nice! :)
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