Prayer for My Ancestors

I am a warrior

And I grasp the greatness of my people

And trustful I fight strenuously

For a day I may have right upon

The splendorous heritage of my ancestors

I claim for thee!

Ancient braves of my blood!

Forefather and mother of mine

Strengthen my body and soul

Guide me, to the victory in battle, to the glory

For thee I shall fight

And I'll bathe in the fluids of hatred

Oh my folk! For thee I shall slay

And fervently I'll raise my sword to the clouds

The war has consumed the last drops of my blood

Now it's spilled over the battleground

My sword has broken in two parts

And my spirit weakens and thus I'm disarmed...

.. But a warrior never flees from war

Even when he has broken bones

But, for a whole era of glory

Triumphs and victory of thy blood

In the name of gods of braves

Do not bid me now take place

Among those of mine

Help me in this frightful time!

Help me, my ancestors!

Help me!