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"Hierakonpolis," now known as el-Kōm el-Aḥmar, is the city of the falcon "Nekhen," the cradle of ancient Egyptian civilization. This ancient fortress witnessed the birth of Egyptian divinity with the advent of Horus and the principle of the Egyptian state, the first system of governance in the world. Here, in the land of the earliest kings, human history was born. The musical work "Hierakonpolis" comprises three movements: Movement I: Hymn of the Four Winds The album opens with the movement "Hymn of the Four Winds," a ceremonial piece evoking the mysterious gathering of gods and beings in the city of Nekhen. Here, Isis prepares for the divine birth of Horus. The music intricately weaves together elements to create an enchanting and sacred atmosphere, resonating with the whispers of ancient Egyptian deities and the breath of the four winds that carry life from the hand of Atum to the mouth of the newborn. Movement II: Dance of the Two Feathers In the second movement, "Dance of the Two Feathers," the feather of the goddess merges with the feather of man in an Egyptian solar rite, performed with the participation of the seven Hathors and the god Thoth on his lyre, which embodies the cosmic law. This ritual music accompanies the birth of Horus, the divine son of Isis and Osiris. The two feathers symbolize the royal crown of Nekhen, representing the duality of Upper and Lower Egypt, sky and earth, spirit and body. Thoth's lyre music is mysterious and prophetic, heralding the rise of Horus as the last of the gods and the first king of Egypt, the cradle of human civilization. Movement III: Metamorphosis The final movement, "Metamorphosis," is symbolic of a lunar Egyptian rite where Thoth reconstructs the left eye of Horus, piece by piece, lost during his battle for self-transformation. This musical piece embodies self-transformation and ascension to the light. The music takes the listener on an ascending journey, capturing the essence of rebirth and the quest for supreme wisdom. The intricate composition reflects the cyclical nature of existence and the perpetual pursuit of enlightenment.