Andrejs Pumpurs

Scene 1: The Council of the Baltic gods The gods gather In azure vaults of heaven soaring bright,

Scene 1: The first heroic deed The slaying of the bear Since ancient times, in fruitful Baltic lands,

Scene 1: Kangars and Spidala combine against Bearslayer Kangars learns that Bearslayer was in the Devil's Pit Upon the hills the forests gloomy soughed,

Scene 1: Kaupa is seduced by wealth and power Kaupa accepts Christianity In mighty, ancient Rome,

Scene 1: Bearslayer is victorious on the Enchanted Isle They go ashore on the Enchanted Isle Though Spidala revenge had gained

It is the turn of the 13th century, 800 years ago in Latvia. The Baltic gods have gathered to consult the Father of Destiny about their own fate and that of the Latvian people. Both are under threat