Contrary to popular belief, neither Acherontas nor Stutthof were NS bands - Stutthof's name was taken from that of a Nazi concentration camp in Poland, but NS ideology does not appear or play a significant part in the lyrics or meanings of songs by either band. Acherontas is focused solely on the mysticism of the left-hand path.
The current line-up is:
ACHERONTAS V.P.9 - Vocals, Guitars , Nihasa)
TIPHARETH:Hermetic PhilosophyV. Adept Kadmos - Lyrics
SAEVUS H: Six Bladed Scythe of Thantifaxath
Session Members for Ritual Shows and Special Appearance in Releases:
TYPHONIOS:Four Strings of Ophidian Discordance
F.V:Skulls & Bones
HIEROPHANT:Six Strings Evocations of the Desert Tempests
Sorcery and the Apeiron
Acherontas Lyrics
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Eat of the Eloquence, Taste the dancing Infinity,
Sink thy lips within the amassing zeal of the Goddess
Sink thy teeth into wisdom and ecstasy, intoxicating bliss
Eat of the fruits of the cenotaph, feast!
Hearken to the antediluvian counsel of Harpocrates,
Eat and ye shall be wise, as the most Ancient of the Gods,
Sail and navigate, the uncharted corridors of the netherworld,
Reshape the broken shards of the Catoptron, the Enastron
Wield the Crown, Sorcery and Infinity, Wield the Scepter of Thebes!
Weave the silver threads and become the Grandiloquent Seer
Eat of the fruit of Knowledge, and Ye Shall be wise as the Gods,
Hearken to the sermon of the thrice wreathed serpent,
And Ye Shall Be of the Gods!
The lyrics of Acherontas's song "Sorcery and the Apeiron" invites listeners to indulge in the forbidden fruit and taste the infinite wisdom and ecstasy that it brings. The fruit represents the ultimate power of the Gods, the source of all knowledge that can free human beings from their earthly limitations. The song encourages listeners to heed the antediluvian counsel of Harpocrates and feast upon the wail of the crumbling empire. It also encourages them to navigate the uncharted corridors of the netherworld, reshape the broken shards of the Catoptron and Enastron, and weave the silver threads to become the Grandiloquent Seer.
Overall, the song champions the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, which is only possible by indulging in the forbidden fruit, casting away the shackles of earthly limitations, and becoming one with the Gods. Furthermore, the song's lyrics suggest that everything in the human world is fleeting and will eventually crumble, but knowledge and wisdom are eternal and will ultimately bring individuals closer to the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Eat of the Forbidden Fruit, the pinnacle of Gods,
Partake in the consumption of the fruit that even the Gods themselves did not dare to eat, the forbidden fruit.
Eat of the Eloquence, Taste the dancing Infinity,
Experience the beauty and power of eloquence, and taste the endless and ever-changing infinity that dances around us.
Sink thy lips within the amassing zeal of the Goddess
Allow your lips to become imbued with the passion and fervor of the Goddess.
Sink thy teeth into wisdom and ecstasy, intoxicating bliss
Bite into the fruits of knowledge and pleasure, letting the intoxicating bliss fill you with wisdom.
Eat of the fruits of the cenotaph, feast!
Consume the fruits of the tomb, and indulge yourself in a grand feast of the senses.
Hearken to the antediluvian counsel of Harpocrates,
Listen carefully to the ancient wisdom of Harpocrates, the God of silence and secrets.
Eat and ye shall be wise, as the most Ancient of the Gods,
Partaking in the feast will grant you the same wisdom as the oldest and wisest of the Gods.
Feast and feast, upon the wail of the crumbling Empire
Indulge in a never-ending feast, sustained by the screams and moans of the collapsing empire.
Sail and navigate, the uncharted corridors of the netherworld,
Embark on a journey to explore the unknown and uncharted depths of the underworld.
Reshape the broken shards of the Catoptron, the Enastron
Piece together the fragmented shards of the mirror and the spear, to create something new and strong.
Wield the Crown, Sorcery and Infinity, Wield the Scepter of Thebes!
Claim the power and mastery of sorcery and infinity, and hold the scepter of Thebes as a symbol of your authority.
Weave the silver threads and become the Grandiloquent Seer
Craft intricate and beautiful works of art, while gaining the insight and knowledge of a grand and eloquent seer.
Eat of the fruit of Knowledge, and Ye Shall be wise as the Gods,
Consuming the fruit of knowledge will grant you the same enlightenment as the divine beings known as Gods.
Hearken to the sermon of the thrice wreathed serpent,
Listen carefully to the lesson taught by the serpent, wreathed three times around.
And Ye Shall Be of the Gods!
Achieving this enlightenment will bring you to a divine, godlike state.
Writer(s): Acherontas
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.