E-Book, Englisch, 228 Seiten
Reihe: The Northern Medieval World
McGillivray Influences of Pre-Christian Mythology and Christianity on Old Norse Poetry
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-58044-336-4
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
A Narrative Study of Vafþrúðnismál
E-Book, Englisch, 228 Seiten
Reihe: The Northern Medieval World
ISBN: 978-1-58044-336-4
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
The Eddic poem serves as a representation of early pagan beliefs or myths and as a myth itself; the poem performs both of these functions, acting as a poetic framework and functioning as sacred myth. In this study, the author looks closely at the journey of the Norse god Óðinn to the hall of the ancient and wise giant Vafþrúðnir, where Óðinn craftily engages his adversary in a life-or-death contest in knowledge.
Andrew Edward McGillivray, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.