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As worms upon the forest floor
Describing the gods as numerous and scattered like worms on the forest floor.
Swarming were they and a-stirring
Portraying the gods as active and moving, creating a sense of energy.
Twisting upwards and a-swirling
Depicting the gods' movement with twisting and swirling motions.
As eagles soaring to the sky
Comparing the gods' ascent to eagles soaring to the sky, suggesting majesty.
With the eyes of dragonflies
Attributing dragonfly eyes to the gods, possibly symbolizing multifaceted perception.
Ears of eager leather wings
Describing the gods' ears as resembling the wings of eager leather, implying keen perception.
On the wings of black-throat divers
Referring to black-throat divers, suggesting a mysterious or divine nature of the gods.
By the honeyed paws of bears
Indicating the involvement of bears, possibly symbolizing strength or protection.
Telling us what it means to be
The gods communicating the essence of human existence.
Chanting us into being
The gods chanting and contributing to the creation of humanity.
Came the Gods to our people
The arrival of the gods to guide and influence the people.
Told us how a man should be
Gods instructing on the ideal qualities of a man.
They taught us how to live our lives
Teaching the people how to lead their lives based on divine principles.
Came the Gods to our people
Reiteration of the gods' arrival and influence on the people's lives.
Chanting us into the world
The gods participating in the creation of the world and shaping human existence.
They taught us how to live our lives
Instruction on living according to divine guidance and principles.
They lead us to a woodland spring
Gods leading the people to a symbolic spring for self-reflection.
To show us our shining reflection
Showing the gods facilitating self-awareness by revealing the people's shining reflection.
There they attuned our senses
Gods fine-tuning the senses of the people and granting them abilities.
And fit us with ability, uh
Empowering the people with capabilities through divine intervention.
In the winds of the unknown
Experiencing the unknown through the winds, indicating a mystical journey.
We heard the swan being to sing
Hearing the swan sing as a mystical and guiding element in the journey.
The stars were our sure guides
Stars serving as reliable guides in the unknown journey.
Dreams showed us the way to go
Dreams guiding the way in the quest for the unknown.
Telling us what it means to be
Reiteration of the gods' communication of human essence and existence.
Chanting us into being
The ongoing chant and creation of humanity by the gods.
Came the Gods to our people
Gods returning to guide the people on the qualities of a man.
Told us how a man should be
Reinforcement of the divine teachings on how to lead a virtuous life.
They taught us how to live our lives
Instruction on living in accordance with divine principles.
Came the Gods to our people
Gods involved in the ongoing creation of the world and humanity.
Chanting us into the world
Continuation of the chant and divine guidance in shaping human existence.
They taught us how to live our lives
Teaching on living a purposeful life based on divine wisdom.
In the daze of the unknown
Encountering the unknown, possibly representing challenges or mysteries.
Yeah, by the winds of distant heavens
The unknown revealed by the winds from distant heavens, beckoning exploration.
Beckoned by the unknown skies
Being guided by the unknown skies, suggesting a spiritual or cosmic journey.
Yeah, by the winds of distant heavens
Continuation of being beckoned by the unknown skies, emphasizing the mystical journey.
Beckoned by the unknown skies
The ongoing allure of the unknown skies, maintaining the theme of exploration.
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