Halcyon
At the winter solstice,
It is said,
The mythical bird
Mates in a nest floating
On the sea.
She charms the wind
And the waves
Into calm.
Note: Halcyon means “kingfisher” in Greek, and the phrase is founded on a charming myth, involving the marriage of Alcyone – daughter of Aeolus, the god of winds – and Ceyx, son of the morning star.
For the "The Myth Behind the Halcyon Days – An Ancient Greek Love Story", go to : https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/2015/01/halcyon-days-love-story.html
Copyright © Chetta Achara | Year Posted 2021
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