Skyforger - Svētbirzs (Official Video)

Skyforger new lyrics video ✦Svētbirzs✦ (Sacred Grove) from new album "Teikas" (Folktales). Scroll down for info, lyrics & tour dates. English subtitles available. ▶ Bandcamp: https://skyforger.bandcamp.com/track/... ▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2M3xLc... ▶ Buy CD: https://t.ly/yxo8N Producer – Jēkabs Vilkārsis Design and art – Sindija Anča Animation – Toms Markovs SKYFORGER would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in making of this lyric video: Gints Lundbergs, Andris Začs, Ivo Simsons, Gatis Svoks, DG (TV). © & ℗ 2025 Thunderforge Records. Watch more: ✦    • Skyforger - Dieva suns (Official Video)   ✦    • Skyforger - Vecie latvieši (Official Video)   Follow SKYFORGER: FB:   / skyforgerofficial   Instagram:   / skyforgerofficial   Twitter:   / skyforger   Spotify: https://t.ly/UkJ4S Merch: https://skyforger.lv/en/shop ▶ Tour dates 2026 03 JUL – Hard Rock Laager – Vana Vigala, Estonia 11 JUL – Zeit kvartāls – Līgatne, Latvija 25 JUL – Saldus Saule – Saldus, Latvija ▶ Kopš senseniem laikiem baltu tautas ir kopušas svētos mežus jeb svētbirzis kā daļu no savām reliģiskajām tradīcijām. Svētbirzs bija savvaļā atstāts, dabiski aizaudzis mežs, kas kalpoja kā dievu pielūgsmes un mirušo priekšteču piemiņas vieta. Tajā bija aizliegts cirst kokus, medīt vai uzturēties ikdienā, lai nejauši neaizvainotu dievus. Ir saglabājušies daudzi nostāsti par cilvēkiem, kas pārkāpuši šos aizliegumus un drīz pēc tam piedzīvojuši sodu – slimību vai nelaimes gadījumu. Noteiktos laikos svētbirzīs tika rīkoti rituāli dievu un senču godināšanai. Latvijā joprojām saglabājušās daudzas šādas svētbirzis, un viena no slavenākajām ir Kuldīgas novada Ķoniņciema Elku birzs. ▶ Since ancient times, sacred groves have played a significant part in the religious tradition of the Baltic peoples. A sacred grove was a wild, dense forest that served as nature's temple for worshipping pagan gods or commemorating deceased ancestors. As a rule, it was forbidden to cut trees, hunt, or even stroll through these places, as it might offend the deities. Numerous stories exist of trespassers who disregarded these prohibitions and soon experienced supernatural punishment, such as illness or an accident. At specific times, sacred groves were used for rituals and various religious practices honoring gods and ancestors. Several sacred groves still remain in Latvia, with the Ķoniņciems Elku grove in Kuldīga municipality being the most well-known. ✦ SVĒTBIRZS ✦ Caur gadsimtiem Lielceļa malā Vēl zaļo Elku birzs Tā glabā Atmiņās savās Tos, kas te dzimst Dzīvo un mirst Svētbirzs Dievu mežs Šalc zaros Kurzemes vējš Saglabāt Mums vai spēs To nākamās paaudzes Dus mierā Senču gari Tos traucēt Nevienam nav ļauts Līdz atkal Veļu dienā Pie sevis viņus Kurzemnieki sauc Aizliegts tur medīt Pat ikdienā staigāt Tāds nerakstīts likums Svētbirzi sargā ✦ SACRED GROVE ✦ Through centuries long The sacred grove Verdant and strong Stands by the road It keeps In its memory All who are born here The living and the dead The sacred grove The forest of Gods The winds of Kurzeme rustle its leaves Oh next generations Will you succeed To keep and protect it? Spirits of forefathers Repose here in peace No one is allowed To disturb their sleep Until again On the Day of the Dead The people of Kurzeme Will call them back home It’s forbidden to hunt there Or even to set foot An unwritten law Protects the sacred grove #Skyforger #Teikas #Metal