This song introduces the embodied essence of destruction and chaos, Montu Sekhmet. He is the 'leader' among the 'demons' created by the power-drunk Atlanteans. He longs for the might and magic of the Atlanteans--the metaphysical Power of Five (in my personal opinion, some reference to chakras, sephirot, or a similar concept). He also feels deep hatred for the Atlanteans for casting him out for his taint (unclear whether he feels comradery for his fellow 'demons', or if he simply rallies them as a means to his desired end). He recognizes himself as the metaphysical counterpart to the balance desired by Ptah Khnemu and perhaps the Atlanteans culture in general (IDs himself as Ptah's counterpart and his army as that of the Atlanteans?). This seems more along the Hindu/buddhist lines of duality theory / ying-yang; however since the two leaders and their people are the personification of these concepts that adds the christian good-evil twist (vengeance and fury...). Perhaps the human-side of Montu is why he shows obvious guilt and remorse for the storm he has summoned--despite his deep sense of justification.
"...and there was a need for balance, the
coming of Ma'at.." The quote for this song brings in the next; a christ-like child comes in the world who's purpose seems to be keep the world from falling into total oblivion.
part 2 of new mythology suite
This song introduces the embodied essence of destruction and chaos, Montu Sekhmet. He is the 'leader' among the 'demons' created by the power-drunk Atlanteans. He longs for the might and magic of the Atlanteans--the metaphysical Power of Five (in my personal opinion, some reference to chakras, sephirot, or a similar concept). He also feels deep hatred for the Atlanteans for casting him out for his taint (unclear whether he feels comradery for his fellow 'demons', or if he simply rallies them as a means to his desired end). He recognizes himself as the metaphysical counterpart to the balance desired by Ptah Khnemu and perhaps the Atlanteans culture in general (IDs himself as Ptah's counterpart and his army as that of the Atlanteans?). This seems more along the Hindu/buddhist lines of duality theory / ying-yang; however since the two leaders and their people are the personification of these concepts that adds the christian good-evil twist (vengeance and fury...). Perhaps the human-side of Montu is why he shows obvious guilt and remorse for the storm he has summoned--despite his deep sense of justification. "...and there was a need for balance, the coming of Ma'at.." The quote for this song brings in the next; a christ-like child comes in the world who's purpose seems to be keep the world from falling into total oblivion.