What does The Baying of the Hounds mean?

Opeth: The Baying of the Hounds Meaning

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The Baying of the Hounds Lyrics

I hear the baying of the hounds
In the distance, I hear them devouring
Pest-ridden jackals of the earth
Diabolical beasts and roaming the forests
In wait and constant protectors
Calling you to sit by his side
Your self-loathing image in his...

  1. anonymous
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    Dec 22nd 2020 !⃝

    I do believe this song is about "The Hunt" Odin leads on the darkest night of Winter. Its based off of Norse mythology. Odin leads the dead on his eight legged horse on a hunt. He is the god of death.


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