In Maidjan is a song by the Scandinavian neo-folk band, Heilung. The lyrics of the song are in Old Norse, an ancient Germanic language spoken by Vikings and other Germanic tribes in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. The song starts with the incantation "Tawol Athodu", which means "to enter the temple" in Old Norse. The lyrics then go on to list the names of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, an ancient alphabet used by Germanic peoples. The song also features an invocation to the god Odin, in which the singer recites his various names, including Erilaz, Owlthuthewaz, and Niwaremariz. The singer then calls out to other gods and goddesses, including Saawilagar and Hateka. The final part of the song is a repetitive chant of "Wuotani Ruoperath" which means "the runes of war". The lyrics reinforce the idea that the runes were used not just for writing, but also for magical purposes and divination. In Maidjan is a powerful and haunting song that aims to evoke the spirit of the Viking Age. Its lyrics and chant-like chorus create a sense of ritual and spiritual intensity, reflecting the importance of magic and religion in ancient Scandinavian culture.
