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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.
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  • bhangraprincess

    Never heard of them, but they are really good!

    January 2012

  • hello_11

    When the guitar kicks in at around 3mins (depending on the edit) I could shed a tear of happiness haha :') (2)

    September 2011

  • craigwoollard

    Just heard this, LOVE IT!

    August 2011

  • DarkForceWolf

    what you say doesnt say doesnt say that you meant it !

    August 2011

  • hokutorion

    gimme something i can believe in Ahhhhh-Ahhhhhhhhhh-Ahhhh-Ahh

    August 2011

  • jammyofstafford

    I love Delphic and Acolyte and I can,t wait to hear some new material from them

    July 2011

  • Jc_leeeee

    sooooooooooooooooooo goood!!!!

    July 2011

  • ntreadway

    great track!

    May 2011

  • Luigui9C

    amazing song o.o

    April 2011

  • CrimsonLull

    great song!! *_*

    March 2011

  • pasdetemps

    Halcyon-adjective-calm; peaceful; tranquil.

    March 2011

  • philip_w

    terrific song!

    February 2011

  • dawnclover

    fucking catchy

    February 2011

  • Jdsr1201

    So damm good!

    December 2010

  • ms_dreamer

    I'm totally charmed by this song and band...

    November 2010

  • Acquiescence

    V Definitely man. The guitar solo makes this song.

    November 2010

  • theboywonder

    When the guitar kicks in at around 3mins (depending on the edit) I could shed a tear of happiness haha :')

    October 2010

  • JJJoshi

    ♥

    October 2010

  • pompski

    What a fucking choon

    October 2010

  • moniquella

    nice! :)

    October 2010
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