Mithotyn was a Viking metal band from Mjölby, Sweden.

Formed in 1992… Read Full Bio ↴Mithotyn was a Viking metal band from Mjölby, Sweden.

Formed in 1992 as a blackened death metal act under the name Cerberus by founding members; Christian "Christer" Schütz, Stefan Weinerhall who stayed with the band to the end, and Johan who left shortly afterward. After one year, they renamed themselves to Mithotyn. As Mithotyn, they would not release an album until 1997. Much of the material featured on the three albums of their career were previously composed or featured on one of their previous demos such as the song "The Guardian" from Promo'96. The group released three albums: In the Sign of the Ravens followed by King of the Distant Forest, and finishing with Gathered Around the Oaken Table in 1999. Mithotyn officially dissolved in 1999 while Stefan Weinerhall and Karsten Larsson eventually formed Falconer.

The meaning of Mithotyn is Mythos" meaning story, or legend, and "Tin" being a medieval reference for time.

The Legacy
Mithotyn Lyrics

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In this realm of the old spirits
There is neither day nor night.
Mighty powers of the past shall soon
Be woken from their dormancy in the land
Of lurking twilight.

The legacy of the elders.
Waiting for the chosen one.

The legacy of the elders.
Waiting, waiting, waiting.

The lost secrets lies hidden deep into
The guarding primeval stone.
It holds the science of magic protected
Where the shadows of he gods walk alone.

The knowledge of the forgotten parts
Of our dimension
Shall soon at last be revealed.

The powers shall rise again so the destiny
Can be sealed.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mithotyn’s song “The Legacy” are rich with imagery and meaning. The song is set in a realm of old spirits where there is neither day nor night – a place where the mighty powers of the past are waiting to be awakened from their dormancy. This land is described as one of lurking twilight, which creates a sense of mystery and foreboding.

The chorus speaks of the legacy of the elders, which is waiting for the chosen one. This suggests that a hero or champion is needed to unlock the secrets of this realm and the knowledge of the forgotten parts of our dimension. The lyrics also mention a guarding primeval stone, which holds the science of magic protected where the shadows of the gods walk alone. This implies that the knowledge that the chosen one must uncover is very powerful and dangerous, as it is being protected by the divine.

Line by Line Meaning

In this realm of the old spirits
Within this domain inhabited by ancient spirits

There is neither day nor night.
There exists no differentiation between day and night.

Mighty powers of the past shall soon
Great forces of the bygone era will imminently

Be woken from their dormancy in the land
Stir from their slumber in the place

Of lurking twilight.
Filled with the presence of shadows and obscurity.

The legacy of the elders.
The traditions and lineage of the ancestors.

Waiting for the chosen one.
Anticipating the arrival of the appointed individual.

The legacy of the elders.
The customs and heritage left behind by predecessors.

Waiting, waiting, waiting.
Enduring the period of expectation with eagerness and patience.

The lost secrets lies hidden deep into
The concealed mysteries are buried deep within

The guarding primeval stone.
The ancient stone that serves as a protector