Ahoj Pán Hornád, (Hello Lord Hornád)
Veľkolepý riečny duch, (Grand river spirit)
Our guardian and judge,
Strong father, the nurturer.
You wrap around us like a snake
Just as dangerous, but gentle.
Strong father, the nurturer.
You wrap around us like a snake
Just as dangerous, but gentle.
Every splash of water,
Is a heartbeat over stones,
Is a heartbeat over stones,
Is a wild mountain song,
With incomprehensible words.
May people treat well
Your banks and beaches.
May they revere your strength
Not to feel your anger.
Your banks and beaches.
May they revere your strength
Not to feel your anger.
You fuel this land
And wash the filth away.
I pray you have a fair hand,
Please don't make us your prey.
I humbly pray for you
Please keep us safe from ill,
So I will get to sing you praises
While living on this sacred land.
21 November 2025
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Hii, Lycaina here!
As you can guess by the title, this is a prayer I wrote for a local river spirit that resides in my area. The river spirit here is insanely present, strong and beautiful. Lord of the River, together with Lord of the Railway Bridge, create both a physical and energetical barrier on the path to my house that is impossible to ignore.
If Hornád desides that today no one gets in or out, he'll just flood his bank and there will literally be NO road to go through with a car. Only other way to reach my home would be on feet through a forest that very awkwardly sits on the hills. It gets very dangerous there during rain or snow, so Gods forbit Hornád becomes moody in winter - then you might be screwed for Gods know how long. I'm very honored that he has let me through the guard as I was a complete stranger to this area (I was preparing and later on moving in with my wife to her cottage). Reminds me I haven't visited him in a long time. I should really do that when the weather clears out here.