What does 'Opeth' mean

[Children of Flames]

and who come up with that name? I can't wait for the new double album!! Mikael Åkerfeldt is GOD!

 

[Prometheus]

"Opet" is City of the Moon in an book that I can't remember the title of....anyone?

 

[Prometheus]

ah...now I remember...

The Sunbird, by Wilbur Smith

 

[Twisted Tony]

I remember reading somewhere that it is the name of a fictional city. In a book whose name I can't remember.

 

[Unlit Flames]

yup its city of the moon.

 

[Obyeybyeogone]

Two books in one, THE SUNBIRD opens with an archaeological dig in Botswana, focusing on the complex personal and professional interactions of its South African sponsors and scientists. Stephen Thorne's polished narration draws the listener into the action immediately, with flawless timing and character development. At the near-death of team leader Dr. Ben Kazin, the action abruptly switches to the final years of Opet, the first-century city Kazin has discovered. Thorne changes pace and tone seamlessly, employing subtle variations of emphasis and inflection. As the parallels between ancient and modern characters unfold, Smith's meticulous research offers insight into the history of the human condition. R.P.L. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.


Book Description
It all beings with a blurry, black-and-white aerial photograph. To the trained eyes of Dr. Benjamin Kazin, it is the archaeological discovery of a lifetime: evidence of an unknown ancient African civilization and their legendary City of the Moon, a city that, according to myth, vanishes with the light of day. Now Dr. Kazin, with his lovely assistant, Sally, and wealthy businessman Louren Sturvesant, launch an exploration that will soon threaten to unleash the forgotten violence of the past into... read more

 

[Obyeybyeogone]

I don't know if amazon.com ships to Israel, but they sell it for $2 used, $5 new