Day of the dead Quote by Susan Cooper
““On the day of the dead, when the year too dies, Must the youngest open the oldest hills Through the door of the birds, where the breeze breaks. There fire shall fly from the raven boy, And the silver eyes that see the wind, And the light shall have the harp of gold. By the pleasant lake the Sleepers lie, On Cadfan’s Way where the kestrels call; Though grim from the Grey King shadows fall, Yet singing the golden harp shall guide To break their sleep and bid them ride. When light from the lost land shall return, Six Sleepers shall ride, six Signs shall burn, And where the midsummer tree grows tall By Pendragon’s sword the Dark shall fall. Y maent yr mynyddoedd yn canu, ac y mae’r arglwyddes yn dod.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Is Rising series, The Grey King, 1975
A poetic prophecy describing a battle between light and darkness, where youthful heroes awaken ancient powers to restore balance.
In simple terms: Young heroes awaken ancient powers to defeat darkness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your inner hero when darkness looms.
Themes
heroism
myth
prophecy
light vs darkness
coming of age
Mood
mysterious
hopeful
dramatic
Type
mythic
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- ritual festivals
- coming of age rites
- team quests
- spiritual awakening
Key Concepts
Archetypal hero journey
dualism
ritual renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner darkness are you confronting?
- How can you awaken your inner strength?
A Different Perspective
The prophecy may be vague, making practical application unclear.
