Helgakviða: The Tale of Helgi
Helgakviða, also known as The Lay of Helgi or The Helgi Lays, refers to poems in the Poetic Edda. These poems recount the heroic deeds of Helgi, a legendary warrior […]
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Eddas, Sagas, and Poems
The Eddas, Sagas, and poems form the backbone of our understanding of Norse beliefs. The Poetic Edda and Prose Edda contain stories of gods, heroes, and cosmic events, providing deep insight into their worldview. The Sagas recount historical events, exploring the lives of Viking warriors, kings, and settlers. These stories blend history with legend, often highlighting honor, bravery, and fate. Poems like the Darraðarljóð and Völuspá offer vivid portrayals of battles, prophecies, and the divine. Each work shapes our view of the gods, their deeds, and their relationships with mortals. For modern Asatru followers, these texts hold wisdom and guidance for living in harmony with nature and the gods.
Völundarkviða: The Tale of Völundr
Völundarkviða, also known as The Lay of Völundr or Wayland the Smith, is a poem from the Poetic Edda. It tells the story of Völundr, a legendary and skilled smith,
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The Darraðarljóð: A Battle Song of the Valkyries
The Darraðarljóð is an ancient poem that describes the Valkyries weaving the fates of warriors before a great battle. It appears in Njáls Saga, where it is recited by a
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The Origins of Völuspá (Poetic Edda)
The Völuspá (pronounced: VOH-luh-spah) tells a powerful story through the voice of a völva (seeress). It offers profound insights into the creation, destruction, and renewal of the world. The name
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Grímnismál: The Sayings of Grímnir (Poetic Edda)
Grímnismál (pronounced: GREEM-nees-mahl) means “The Sayings of Grímnir” and appears in the Poetic Edda. This poem provides a wealth of information about the gods, their dwellings, and the structure of
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Nafnaþulur (Nafnaþulur, Nafnaþulir): The Catalog of Names
Nafnaþulur (pronounced: NAHV-nah-thoo-lur) translates to “The Enumeration of Names.” This unique section appears at the end of Skáldskaparmál in Snorra Edda or Prose Edda. It provides extensive lists of names
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Skáldskaparmál (Prose Edda) The Language of Norse Poetry
Skáldskaparmál (pronounced: SKAHLD-ska-par-mahl) means “The Language of Poetry” in Old Norse. It is a part of Snorra Edda or Prose Edda, which was written by the Icelandic poet Snorri Sturluson
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The Poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda is a collection of ancient Norse poems that form the foundation of Viking mythology and belief. Written down in the 13th century, these poems were likely passed
The Prose Edda
The Prose Edda, also known as Snorri’s Edda, stands as one of the most crucial texts for understanding Norse mythology. Written by the Icelandic historian and poet Snorri Sturluson in