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 and Calatus Call upon the father Pass fair judgment 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