RadEthelWynn/Gleipnir(Leavings)

RadEthelWynn/Tradition Is a Power Source7/11

(Indie, Folk, Pagan, Rock, Traditional)

Lyrics

No blood shall be shed in the home of the gods
but the wolf must be bound and the gods they know this
for a source of deceit that brings chaos and greed
this was foretold in days long ago
by ones ancient wise was the doom of the gods
so a fetter was forged by the hands of the dwarves...

Twas the breath of a fish
the spittle of a bird
the beard of a woman

the roots of a mountain
the sinews of a bear
the sound of a cats footfall..

The bright one returned from those deep dark places (Skirnir)
this third fetter smooth like silk soft ribbon (Gleipnir)
but the wolf was no fool and sensed treacherous air (Fenrir)
for the gods had failed twice but would three be the charm
so a pledge would be made to continue the game
which one of the Aesir would lay hand in his bite...?

Tyr raised his right hand and into the jaw
the wolf struggled this time again and again
the fetter did not break it tightened so hard
straining and snarling as Tyr lost his hand
as the gods now all laughing the wolf he was bound
but Tyr saw no humour his oath he had held...

Hail Tyr
Tyr wise
courageous as Tyr
One handed god
Leavings of the Wolf....

RadEthelWynn

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